2018 Kia Forte

VIN 3KPFL4A79JE166479 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,601 above typical price Billings, MT
Listed at
$11,022
typical market $9,421 · 112 comps

This 2018 Kia Forte is listed at $11,022 with 49,270 miles in Billings, MT.

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Market price range

Based on 112 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 24, 2026
This vehicle · $11,022
Below market
$7,455
Typical price
$9,421
Above market
$14,547

This vehicle: $11,022 — $1,601 above the typical market price ($9,421)

Asking $11,022 · typical market price $9,421 · based on 112 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price increased $1,599 (+14.5%) over 18 days.

Aug 2, 2026 · $11,022 Aug 20, 2026 · $12,621

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 3KPFL4A79JE166479, spanning 18 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Kia of Billings Billings, MT 59106 $11,022 49,270 mi 2026-08-02

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Kia of BIllings Billings, MT 59106 $11,922 49,270 mi 2026-08-03

What would this 2018 Kia Forte cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$196
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,102 down
Amount financed
$9,920
Total interest
$1,840

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3KPFL4A79JE166479
Engine
2.0L · V4
Horsepower
147
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
  • 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 $2,688
Fuel $7,250
Insurance $4,675
Maintenance & repairs $4,950
Total, 5 years $19,563

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year
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

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.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
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 (this car) $11,022 112
2018 Ford Fusion $13,280 7 +$2,258
2019 Honda Civic $15,944 4 +$4,922
2018 Subaru WRX $22,421 3 +$11,399
2016 Chrysler 200 $12,168 2 +$1,146
2019 Chevrolet Impala $12,244 2 +$1,222

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 3 · 2017–2024

What 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

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