2011 Kia Forte GLS
KNAFU4A20B5358997
FAIR PRICE
· within $100 of the typical market price
Chattanooga, TN
This 2011 Kia Forte GLS is listed at $5,890 with 310,669 miles in Chattanooga, TN.
Market price range
Based on 13 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $5,890 — within $100 of the typical market price ($5,990)
Asking $5,890 · typical market price $5,990 · based on 13 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAFU4A20B5358997, spanning 5 years 6 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN 37416 | $5,890 | 310,669 mi | 2026-08-22 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia of Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN 37421 | $4,994 | 264,649 mi | 2021-02-25 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFU4A20B5358997- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2011 Kia Forte has 3 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2011 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
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AIR BAGSKia 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
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POWER TRAINKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010.NHTSA campaign 16V070000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia 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 July 30, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2011 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $428 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,372 |
| April 2026 | $5,669 |
| May 2026 | $4,992 |
| June 2026 | $5,992 |
| July 2026 | $5,885 |
| August 2026 | $5,800 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kia Forte GLS (this car) | $5,890 | 13 | — |
| 2010 Honda Accord | $10,797 | 5 | +$4,907 |
| 2010 Ford Fusion | $4,995 | 3 | −$895 |
| 2013 Ford Focus | $5,995 | 3 | +$105 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Jetta | $5,995 | 3 | +$105 |
| 2012 Honda Civic | $6,185 | 3 | +$295 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 1,606 | $19,492 | 100% | 38,267 mi |
| 2023 | 1,907 | $18,995 | 97% | 44,086 mi |
| 2022 | 613 | $17,499 | 90% | 61,421 mi |
| 2021 | 642 | $14,924 | 77% | 73,173 mi |
| 2020 | 381 | $13,333 | 68% | 81,369 mi |
| 2019 | 531 | $11,900 | 61% | 92,041 mi |
| 2018 | 292 | $9,492 | 49% | 97,339 mi |
| 2017 | 370 | $8,996 | 46% | 98,068 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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