2011 Kia Forte GLS

VIN KNAFU4A21B5356689 GOOD DEAL · $890 below typical price The Dalles, OR
Listed at
$5,100
typical market $5,990 · 13 comps

This 2011 Kia Forte GLS is listed at $5,100 with 155,805 miles in The Dalles, OR.

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Market price range

Based on 13 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026
This vehicle · $5,100
Below market
$3,416
Typical price
$5,990
Above market
$8,595

This vehicle: $5,100 — $890 below the typical market price ($5,990)

Asking $5,100 · typical market price $5,990 · based on 13 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Aug 29, 2022 · $7,003 Aug 18, 2026 · $5,100

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAFU4A21B5356689, spanning 4 years.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Tonkin Chevrolet GMC The Dalles, OR 97058 $5,100 155,805 mi 2026-08-18
Ron Tonkin Chevrolet Buick GMC Subaru The Dalles, OR 97058 $4,900 155,805 mi 2026-08-18

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Tonkin Chevrolet Buick GMC Subaru The Dalles, OR 97058 $7,003 140,219 mi 2022-08-29

What would this 2011 Kia Forte GLS cost per month?

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10% down
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$91
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $510 down
Amount financed
$4,590
Total interest
$870

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAFU4A21B5356689
Trim
GLS
Engine
2.0L
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2011
Made by
KIA CORPORATION
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
29
MPG
City
25
MPG
Highway
35
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 $5,525
Maintenance & repairs $6,300
Total, 5 years $19,825

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 July 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 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.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
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) $5,100 13
2012 Toyota Corolla $8,138 9 +$3,038
2012 Toyota Camry $7,195 5 +$2,095
2012 Honda Civic $8,369 4 +$3,269
2010 Subaru Legacy $8,385 4 +$3,285
2013 Nissan Altima $9,318 4 +$4,218

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

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