# Kia Forte S prices

> The median asking price of a Kia Forte S is $12,014, across 188 for sale with a median model year of 2019. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $12,647.

Trim page · 2017–2019 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-s)

- For sale: 188 cars, model years 2017–2019
- Median asking price: $12,014 (188 for sale, median model year 2019)
- Most are priced between $8,100 and $15,157, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2019, the model year with the most for sale: median $12,647 (110 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 |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2019 | 110 | $12,647 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 39 | $11,397 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 39 | $10,494 | 0 | — | — |

## Other Forte trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [LXS](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-lxs.md) | 2019–2024 | 3,980 | $16,696 |
| [GT-Line](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-gt-line.md) | 2020–2024 | 1,975 | $18,995 |
| [LX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-lx.md) | 2010–2024 | 1,345 | $8,994 |
| [GT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-gt.md) | 2020–2024 | 798 | $19,415 |
| [EX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-ex.md) | 2010–2024 | 399 | $7,498 |
| [FE](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-fe.md) | 2019–2022 | 257 | $12,049 |
| [SX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-sx.md) | 2010–2016 | 25 | $5,980 |
| [5dr HB SX](https://ottoquest.com/variants/kia-forte-5dr-hb-sx.md) | 2015 | 1 | $5,995 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 100%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- 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 S. 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 S prices: common questions

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

The median asking price of a Kia Forte S is $12,014, across 188 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $8,100 and $15,157, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2019, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $12,647.

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

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2017 Kia Forte S asks the least: a median of $10,494 across 39 cars, with a typical 93,203 miles. The 2019 asks $12,647.

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

The 2019: 110 of the 188 for sale, at a median asking price of $12,647.

## More

- Value a Kia Forte S: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=kia-forte&variant=kia-forte-s
- Kia Forte S for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=kia-forte-s
- 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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