# Kia Forte LX prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Forte LX is $8,994, across 1,345 for sale with a median model year of 2017. The 2017, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $8,441.

Trim page · 2010–2024 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-lx)

- For sale: 1,345 cars, model years 2010–2024
- Median asking price: $8,994 (1,345 for sale, median model year 2017)
- Most are priced between $2,248 and $18,590, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2017, the model year with the most for sale: median $8,441 (412 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2024 | 111 | $17,870 | 0 | — | — |
| 2023 | 85 | $16,590 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 322 | $9,742 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 412 | $8,441 | 0 | — | — |
| 2016 | 202 | $7,983 | 0 | — | — |
| 2015 | 127 | $6,699 | 0 | — | — |
| 2014 | 65 | $6,450 | 0 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | $6,241 | 0 | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | $3,466 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | $4,694 | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [LX 6A](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-lx-6a.md) | 2017 | 1 | $10,990 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 94%, Manual 6%
- Body: Sedan 97%, Hatchback 3%
- Drive: FWD 99%, RWD 1%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2024 | 26–34 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 26–34 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 26–35 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 28–35 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 28–35 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 31–35 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 28–32 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 28–32 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 28–30 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 29–30 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 28–29 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 26–30 | — | Midsize Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the Kia Forte LX. By model year: 2023 (3), 2022 (1), 2021 (2), 2019 (2), 2018 (3), 2017 (3), 2016 (1), 2015 (1), 2014 (3), 2013 (5), 2012 (4), 2011 (3), 2010 (3). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Kia Forte LX prices: common questions

### How much does a Kia Forte LX cost?

The median asking price of a Kia Forte LX is $8,994, across 1,345 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $2,248 and $18,590, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2017, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $8,441.

### Which Kia Forte LX model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2012 Kia Forte LX asks the least: a median of $6,241 across 10 cars, with a typical 106,101 miles. The 2024 asks $17,870.

### Which Kia Forte LX model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2017: 412 of the 1,345 for sale, at a median asking price of $8,441.

## More

- Value a Kia Forte LX: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=kia-forte&variant=kia-forte-lx
- Kia Forte LX for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=kia-forte-lx
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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