2011 Kia Forte LX

VIN KNAFT4A2XB5891071

Market price for this build

$3,660

4 comparable listings

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2011 Kia Forte LX

VIN KNAFT4A2XB5891071

Accidents Reported damage & accident records

Title Salvage, flood & other title brands

Mileage Recorded odometer readings

Listings Past prices, dealers & listing photos

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of November 10, 2026

Below market

$3,599

Middle of range

$3,660

Above market

$4,804

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAFT4A2XB5891071

Trim

Engine

2.0L

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2011

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,600 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2011 Kia Forte likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,000

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $6,300

Total, 5 years $21,100

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2011 Kia Forte has 3 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2011 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year

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AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 18V363000
POWER TRAIN

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010.

NHTSA campaign 16V070000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima…

NHTSA campaign 23V652000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2011 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2011 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market softened $790 in that span.

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
June 2026	$5,992
July 2026	$5,995
August 2026	$5,800
September 2026	$5,299
October 2026	$5,550
November 2026	$5,202

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What else could you drive?

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As of November 10, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2011 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2011 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($4,950, 66 listings with photos) and the 2011 Mini Hardtop the highest ($6,290, 88 listings).

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Your comparison starting point

2011 Kia Forte

All trims · United States

$5,277

Comparison catalog median · 49 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,290

Median asking price · 88 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,398–$7,980

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2011 Kia Forte All trims	$5,277	$3,995–$6,995	49
2011 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$5,823	$4,499–$7,190	150
2011 Nissan Sentra All trims	$5,100	$3,999–$6,712	82
2011 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$5,950	$4,494–$7,393	126
2011 Nissan Versa All trims	$4,950	$3,997–$5,995	66
2011 Mini Hardtop All trims	$6,290	$5,398–$7,980	88

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: November 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2024	2,212	$18,990	100%	39,621 mi
2023	2,404	$18,145	96%	46,483 mi
2022	745	$16,393	86%	63,826 mi
2021	891	$14,253	75%	78,218 mi
2020	565	$12,950	68%	83,293 mi
2019	618	$11,500	61%	91,586 mi
2018	376	$9,834	52%	98,130 mi
2017	552	$8,516	45%	105,144 mi