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2018 Kia Forte LX Base
VIN
3KPFK4A79JE220401
GREAT DEAL
· $3,584 below typical price
Harrisburg, PA
Listed at
$5,950
typical market $9,534 · 157 comps
This 2018 Kia Forte LX Base is listed at $5,950 with 169,513 miles in Harrisburg, PA.
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Sold by ByD Auto Sales
2964 N 7th St, Harrisburg, PA 17121
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VIN report
2018 Kia Forte LX Base
VIN 3KPFK4A79JE220401
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 157 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 22, 2026This vehicle · $5,950
Below market
$5,989
Typical price
$9,534
Above market
$12,996
This vehicle: $5,950 — below the market range (typical price $9,534)
Asking $5,950 · typical market price $9,534 · based on 157 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 19, 2026 · $5,950
Sep 21, 2026 · $5,950
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 3KPFK4A79JE220401, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ByD Auto Sales | Harrisburg, PA 17121 | $5,950 | 169,513 mi | 2026-09-19 | 17 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPFK4A79JE220401Trim
LX Base
Engine
Horsepower
147
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
32
MPG
City
29
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
$1,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 32 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Kia Forte likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$1,451
Fuel
$7,250
Insurance
$5,525
Maintenance & repairs
$4,950
Total, 5 years
$19,176
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Kia Forte has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 32 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: 2018 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
3 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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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 2018 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $570 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $9,995 |
| May 2026 | $9,995 |
| June 2026 | $9,990 |
| July 2026 | $10,197 |
| August 2026 | $9,995 |
| September 2026 | $10,565 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Kia Forte with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 23, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 has the lowest median asking price ($7,995, 34 listings with photos) and the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu the highest ($12,110, 750 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2018 Kia Forte
LX Base · United States
$5,950Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,566 · 158 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,489–$11,395
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims
$12,110Median asking price · 750 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,888–$14,500
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$2,045 higher median
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4
All trims
$7,995Median asking price · 34 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,500–$8,622
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Forte LX Base | $9,566 | $7,489–$11,395 | 158 |
| 2018 Nissan Sentra All trims | $9,998 | $7,995–$12,597 | 324 |
| 2018 Nissan Versa All trims | $8,411 | $6,794–$9,998 | 123 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $11,075 | $9,009–$13,599 | 570 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $12,110 | $9,888–$14,500 | 750 |
| 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 All trims | $7,995 | $6,500–$8,622 | 34 |
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: September 23, 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
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 | 2,063 | $19,477 | 100% | 38,202 mi |
| 2023 | 2,355 | $18,900 | 97% | 45,217 mi |
| 2022 | 732 | $16,995 | 87% | 62,923 mi |
| 2021 | 761 | $14,995 | 77% | 75,982 mi |
| 2020 | 507 | $13,396 | 69% | 83,883 mi |
| 2019 | 613 | $11,865 | 61% | 92,426 mi |
| 2018 | 380 | $9,642 | 50% | 102,646 mi |
| 2017 | 480 | $9,483 | 49% | 102,955 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
