2018 Kia Forte LX Base
3KPFK4A78JE176262
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 153 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,504 (−13.8%) over 16 days.
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 3KPFK4A78JE176262, spanning 16 days.
Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napleton Northlake Kia | Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 | $9,367 | 87,033 mi | 2026-07-28 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPFK4A78JE176262- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearTested configuration: 2018 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
Model-level data for the 2018 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 2018 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market softened $370 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $10,462 |
| April 2026 | $9,999 |
| May 2026 | $9,995 |
| June 2026 | $9,990 |
| July 2026 | $10,153 |
| August 2026 | $10,092 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Forte LX Base (this car) | $9,400 | 153 | — |
| 2019 Honda Civic | $15,895 | 27 | +$6,495 |
| 2020 Honda Accord | $17,721 | 20 | +$8,321 |
| 2019 Toyota Camry | $16,497 | 15 | +$7,097 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $23,997 | 15 | +$14,597 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | $12,948 | 14 | +$3,548 |
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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