2018 Kia Forte LX Base
3KPFK4A78JE263658
FAIR PRICE
· within $88 of the typical market price
Englewood, CO
This 2018 Kia Forte LX Base is listed at $9,488 with 105,156 miles in Englewood, CO.
Market price range
Based on 152 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026This vehicle: $9,488 — within $88 of the typical market price ($9,400)
Asking $9,488 · typical market price $9,400 · based on 152 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3KPFK4A78JE263658, spanning 5 years 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sharpest Rides | Englewood, CO 80110 | $9,488 | 105,156 mi | 2026-08-04 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sharpest Rides | Englewood, CO 80223 | $9,487 | 105,156 mi | 2026-08-04 |
| South Colorado Springs Nissan | Colorado Springs, CO 80916 | $14,449 | 28,473 mi | 2021-04-15 |
What would this 2018 Kia Forte LX Base cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPFK4A78JE263658- ✓ 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 $363 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 | $10,099 |
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) | $9,488 | 152 | — |
| 2017 Subaru WRX | $17,176 | 16 | +$7,688 |
| 2019 Honda Accord | $20,624 | 16 | +$11,136 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Jetta | $12,069 | 13 | +$2,581 |
| 2019 Nissan Altima | $12,390 | 9 | +$2,902 |
| 2020 Dodge Charger | $20,950 | 9 | +$11,462 |
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 | 1,606 | $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 |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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