2017 Kia Forte LX Base

VIN 3KPFK4A72HE094490 GREAT DEAL · $3,995 below typical price Wooster, OH
Listed at
$5,000
typical market $8,995 · 189 comps

This 2017 Kia Forte LX Base is listed at $5,000 with 210,819 miles in Wooster, OH.

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Market price range

Based on 189 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026
This vehicle · $5,000
Below market
$6,574
Typical price
$8,995
Above market
$12,843

This vehicle: $5,000 — below the market range (typical price $8,995)

Asking $5,000 · typical market price $8,995 · based on 189 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $750 (−12.5%) over 7 months.

Jan 3, 2026 · $6,000 Aug 19, 2026 · $5,250

Asking prices recorded across 20 listing dates for VIN 3KPFK4A72HE094490, spanning 7 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Mazda of Wooster Wooster, OH 44691 $5,000 210,819 mi 2026-01-04

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Mazda of Wooster Wooster, OH 44691 $5,805 210,819 mi 2026-07-15

What would this 2017 Kia Forte LX Base cost per month?

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$89
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $500 down
Amount financed
$4,500
Total interest
$840

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3KPFK4A72HE094490
Trim
LX Base
Engine
2.0L · V4
Horsepower
147
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2017
Made by
KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
28
MPG
City
25
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,660 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2017 Kia Forte likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $921
Fuel $8,300
Insurance $4,293
Maintenance & repairs $4,950
Total, 5 years $18,464

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2017 Kia Forte has 3 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2017 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 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 22V031000
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V622000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine.
    NHTSA campaign 21V260000

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 2017 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2017 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $161 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $9,800
April 2026 $9,800
May 2026 $9,950
June 2026 $9,425
July 2026 $9,499
August 2026 $9,961

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
2017 Kia Forte LX Base (this car) $5,000 189
2018 Ford Fusion $12,760 12 +$7,760
2015 Subaru Legacy $9,500 7 +$4,500
2018 Chevrolet Malibu $12,948 7 +$7,948
2019 Honda Accord $18,322 6 +$13,322
2017 Chevrolet Cruze $5,948 4 +$948

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2017–2024

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 1,695 $19,499 100% 37,891 mi
2023 2,040 $18,995 97% 44,057 mi
2022 646 $17,497 90% 62,220 mi
2021 684 $14,985 77% 73,645 mi
2020 398 $13,272 68% 81,944 mi
2019 536 $11,901 61% 91,806 mi
2018 296 $9,503 49% 96,417 mi
2017 395 $8,998 46% 98,774 mi

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