Price, depreciation & cost to own
Kia Forte
Newest model year fair price
$20,344
Mileage-adjusted from live market listings
Avg. depreciation / yr
12.3%
5-yr cost to own
$16,814
Pricing by model year
| Model year | Fair price | MSRP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | View 2026 pricing → |
| 2025 | — | — | View 2025 pricing → |
| 2024 | $20,344 | $19,790 | View 2024 pricing → |
| 2023 | $19,594 | $20,190 | View 2023 pricing → |
| 2022 | $18,007 | $19,090 | View 2022 pricing → |
| 2021 | $15,223 | $18,790 | View 2021 pricing → |
| 2020 | $13,708 | $17,890 | View 2020 pricing → |
| 2019 | $12,236 | $18,690 | View 2019 pricing → |
| 2018 | $9,832 | $16,800 | View 2018 pricing → |
| 2017 | $8,984 | $17,500 | View 2017 pricing → |
| 2016 | $7,238 | $17,700 | View 2016 pricing → |
Depreciation
The Kia Forte depreciates about 12.3% per year. See the full depreciation curve →
Cost to own (5 years)
Estimated 5-year depreciation + fuel of about $16,814 (insurance, maintenance, and repairs excluded). See the breakdown →
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.