A 2019 Kia Forte still asks 49% of what a 2024 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 55 sedans we price, that ranks #40, below the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−23%), after which losses ease to about 12.5% a year. Mileage costs it 64%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 383 listings.
Kia Forte value by year
The newest Forte at under half the 2024 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $8,900 (49% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,749 | $21,499 | 23 | |
| 2023 | $10,800 | $19,995 | 30 | |
| 2022 | $11,549 | $18,790 | 10 | |
| 2021 | $7,988 | $17,990 | 29 | |
| 2020 | $6,995 | $14,999 | 17 | |
| 2019 | $5,990 | $12,995 | 22 | |
| 2018 | $4,500 | $10,500 | 33 | |
| 2017 | $3,850 | $8,999 | 53 | |
| 2016 | $3,000 | $8,500 | 44 | |
| 2015 | $3,250 | $8,995 | 26 | |
| 2014 | $3,400 | $8,500 | 27 | |
| 2013 | $1,800 | $6,750 | 24 | |
| 2012 | $2,775 | $5,999 | 14 | |
| 2011 | $1,800 | $3,995 | 11 | |
| 2010 | $1,500 | $4,300 | 20 |
How the Kia Forte depreciates
The newest Kia Forte has a median asking price of $17,995; a 14-year-older one runs about $2,900 — roughly 84% lost over 14 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Kia Forte hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 73%, the Honda Accord 70% and the Toyota Prius 66%, against 49% for the Forte. The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius hold value better than the Forte.
The Kia Forte market right now
Adjust your Kia Forte value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Kia Forte about 64% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2024 Kia Forte: a dealer trade-in offer is around $13,749, selling private-party nets about $17,995, and a lot asks near $21,499 — a $7,750 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Forte costs a median 10% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Kia Forte price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,000 (7) | $17,995 (54) | +12% |
| 2023 | $15,900 (13) | $16,997 (62) | +7% |
| 2022 | $16,500 (13) | $15,160 (24) | −8% |
| 2021 | $9,400 (15) | $12,700 (56) | +35% |
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Kia Forte value FAQ
How much is a Kia Forte worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,900 to $17,995 across 15 model years. A 2024 is worth about $17,995, the median of 23 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Kia Forte's value?
Among Fortes from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $17,903, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,398; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 64%.
Which Kia Forte year is the best value?
The newest Forte at under half the 2024 price is the 2019, with a median asking price of $8,900 (49% of it).
Is a Kia Forte cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 10% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Forte hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the Forte keeps 49% of its value and the Toyota Camry 73%, by the median asking prices of the 2024 and 2019 model years.
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