Real price data
What should you pay for a 2017 Kia Forte?
Original MSRP
$17,500
When new
Fair market price
$8,984
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$8,516
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $7,525 · 75th $10,972 · MSRP $17,500
Spread of current 2017 Kia Forte listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $8,906 | $17,500 | — |
| S | $9,284 | $19,300 | — |
| EX | $12,570 | $21,300 | — |
- LX
- $8,906
- S
- $9,284
- EX
- $12,570
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2017 Kia Forte runs about $9,295 in MT to $10,606 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $651 | $110+ | $9,745 |
| TX | $562 | $332 | $9,878 |
| FL | $539 | $1,074+ | $10,597 |
| NY | $359 | $371 | $9,714 |
| PA | $539 | $587 | $10,110 |
| IL | $562 | $683 | $10,229 |
| OH | $517 | $444 | $9,945 |
| GA | $629 | $637 | $10,250 |
| NC | $270 | $793 | $10,047 |
| WA | $584 | $215+ | $9,783 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $9,509 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
25
MPG city
33
MPG highway
28
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2017 Kia Forte configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2017 Kia Forte.
AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
Campaign 22V031000 · 25/01/2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
Campaign 21V622000 · 09/08/2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
Campaign 21V260000 · 13/04/2021
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2017 Kia Forte?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $8,984, within a typical market range of $7,525 to $10,972.
Is the 2017 Kia Forte cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $17,500, so a fair used price is roughly $8,516 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2017 Kia Forte?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $9,295 in MT to $10,606 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/21/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.