A 2024 Kia Forte averages $17,795 today, with most selling between $10,995 and $19,599. ForCar prices the Kia Forte from real US listings across 15 model years ($2,700–$17,795) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2019 Kia Forte still asks 51% of what a 2024 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 50 sedans we price, that ranks #30, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−32.7%), after which losses ease to about 10.5% a year. Mileage costs it 61%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 555 listings.
Kia Forte value by year
What a Kia Forte is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,995 | $19,599 | 25 | |
| 2023 | $15,485 | $21,124 | 33 | |
| 2022 | $9,499 | $20,000 | 26 | |
| 2021 | $7,000 | $17,124 | 43 | |
| 2020 | $8,500 | $14,777 | 21 | |
| 2019 | $6,590 | $11,988 | 51 | |
| 2018 | $3,988 | $10,999 | 58 | |
| 2017 | $2,800 | $10,250 | 77 | |
| 2016 | $3,800 | $7,300 | 49 | |
| 2015 | $2,950 | $8,953 | 42 | |
| 2014 | $3,300 | $7,800 | 51 | |
| 2013 | $2,999 | $6,995 | 21 | |
| 2012 | $1,250 | $6,999 | 33 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $6,885 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $1,800 | $4,999 | 19 |
How the Kia Forte depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Kia Forte loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Kia Forte averages $17,795; a 14-year-older one runs about $2,700 — roughly 85% lost over 14 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Kia Forte hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2024 price a 2019 car still asks. Higher is better — the Kia Forte sits at #30 of 50, against a class median of 56%.
The Kia Forte market right now
What the market asks for a Kia Forte at each model year — the median of 1,615 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Kia Forte value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Kia Forte is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Kia Forte about 61% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Kia Forte has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2024 Kia Forte: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,995, selling private-party nets about $17,795, and a lot asks near $19,599 — a $8,604 spread on the same car.
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Kia Forte value FAQ
How much is a Kia Forte worth?
A 2024 Kia Forte averages $17,795 today (roughly $10,995–$19,599). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Kia Forte value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Kia Forte value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Kia Forte from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Kia Forte year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Kia Forte Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Kia Fortes are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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