2018 Kia Forte
3KPFL4A73JE248188
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· $1,484 below typical price
Lexington, KY
This 2018 Kia Forte is listed at $7,980 with 149,361 miles in Lexington, KY.
Market price range
Based on 108 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026This vehicle: $7,980 — $1,484 below the typical market price ($9,464)
Asking $7,980 · typical market price $9,464 · based on 108 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 3KPFL4A73JE248188, spanning 5 years 1 month.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Auto Mall | Lexington, KY 40505 | $7,980 | 149,361 mi | 2026-08-25 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Automall | Lexington, KY 40505 | $9,980 | 149,361 mi | 2025-06-27 |
| Broadway Auto Mall | Lexington, KY 40505 | $7,980 | 149,361 mi | 2025-06-06 |
| Tim Short Chrysler Dodge Jeep | Hazard, KY 41701 | $13,500 | 86,256 mi | 2022-11-01 |
| Tim Short Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Hazard, KY 41701 | $14,666 | 86,256 mi | 2022-10-31 |
| Cronin Ford | Harrison, OH 45030 | $15,369 | 67,576 mi | 2021-07-25 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPFL4A73JE248188- ✓ 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 $432 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $10,450 |
| April 2026 | $9,997 |
| May 2026 | $9,995 |
| June 2026 | $9,991 |
| July 2026 | $10,199 |
| August 2026 | $10,018 |
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 (this car) | $7,980 | 108 | — |
| 2018 Kia Optima | $10,500 | 19 | +$2,520 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata | $10,246 | 10 | +$2,266 |
| 2020 Honda Accord | $20,637 | 10 | +$12,657 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | $8,950 | 9 | +$970 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra | $8,980 | 9 | +$1,000 |
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 | 1,542 | $19,453 | 100% | 38,262 mi |
| 2023 | 1,843 | $18,986 | 98% | 44,293 mi |
| 2022 | 610 | $17,497 | 90% | 61,858 mi |
| 2021 | 621 | $14,898 | 77% | 74,519 mi |
| 2020 | 363 | $13,218 | 68% | 82,023 mi |
| 2019 | 518 | $11,752 | 60% | 92,161 mi |
| 2018 | 293 | $9,458 | 49% | 99,967 mi |
| 2017 | 372 | $8,995 | 46% | 99,176 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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