2018 Kia Forte

VIN 3KPFL4A7XJE261620
Typical market price
$9,458
109 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

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Market price range

Based on 109 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026
Below market
$7,334
Typical price
$9,458
Above market
$14,561

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Aug 26, 2021 · $16,997 Aug 14, 2026 · $10,200

Asking prices recorded across 11 listing dates for VIN 3KPFL4A7XJE261620, spanning 5 years.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Kirksville Motor Company Kirksville, MO 63501 $10,200 94,078 mi 2026-08-14
Kirksville Chevrolet GMC Kirksville, MO 63501 $10,999 94,078 mi 2026-08-11
Kirksville Motor Co Kirksville, MO 63501 $10,999 94,078 mi 2026-08-06
Kirksville Toyota Kirksville, MO 63501 $10,999 94,078 mi 2026-07-17
Woody's Dodge Jeep Chrysler Chillicothe, MO 64601 $15,997 33,789 mi 2021-09-04
Woody's Automotive Group - Chillicothe Chillicothe, MO 64601 $16,997 33,789 mi 2021-08-26

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($9,458)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $9,458 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

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
$169
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $946 down
Amount financed
$8,512
Total interest
$1,628

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3KPFL4A7XJE261620
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 $2,307
Fuel $7,250
Insurance $5,313
Maintenance & repairs $4,950
Total, 5 years $19,820

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 $432 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
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 Toyota Camry $15,995 2 +$6,537

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 1,542 $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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