2018 Kia Forte
3KPFL4A78JE259722
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 109 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazars Auto Sales | Augusta, GA 30909 | $5,995 | 192,422 mi | 2026-08-13 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($9,458)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPFL4A78JE259722- ✓ 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) | $9,458 | 109 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | $12,990 | 5 | +$3,532 |
| 2018 Dodge Charger | $18,995 | 5 | +$9,537 |
| 2018 Honda Accord | $20,998 | 5 | +$11,540 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $18,895 | 4 | +$9,437 |
| 2016 Kia Optima | $13,695 | 3 | +$4,237 |
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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