2017 Kia Forte LX Base
3KPFK4A78HE058545
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,000 above typical price
Columbia, SC
This 2017 Kia Forte LX Base is listed at $10,995 with 128,069 miles in Columbia, SC.
Market price range
Based on 189 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $10,995 — $2,000 above the typical market price ($8,995)
Asking $10,995 · typical market price $8,995 · based on 189 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 3KPFK4A78HE058545, spanning 3 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Motors | Columbia, SC 29205 | $10,995 | 128,069 mi | 2025-10-01 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Motors | Columbia, SC 29205 | $10,995 | 128,069 mi | 2026-01-10 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPFK4A78HE058545- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2017 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
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AIR BAGSKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V031000
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESKia 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
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGKia 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.
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) | $10,995 | 189 | — |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $16,999 | 15 | +$6,004 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | $12,426 | 8 | +$1,431 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $22,071 | 6 | +$11,076 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Malibu | $10,999 | 5 | +$4 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $13,995 | 5 | +$3,000 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2017–2024What 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 |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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