2021 Kia Forte GT

VIN 3KPF44AC8ME303457

Market price for this build

$15,985

73 comparable listings

No longer listed since around Apr 6, 2024

Last listed by Valley Kia of Modesto · Modesto, CA

Last asking price: $19,142
Odometer: 41,814 mi
On the market: 18 days

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Last listed by Valley Kia of Modesto

4369 Mchenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356

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2021 Kia Forte GT

VIN 3KPF44AC8ME303457

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Market price range

Based on 73 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 20, 2026

Below market

$12,992

Typical price

$15,985

Above market

$18,452

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2021 Kia Forte GT for sale near ModestoCA

12 cheaper within 50 miles · best $6,214 less

1 same trim from $12,928 ▼ $6,214 less Turlock

12 one trim down from $13,384 ▼ $5,758 less Modesto

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Valley Kia of Modesto	Modesto, CA 95356	$19,142	41,814 mi	2024-03-19	927 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3KPF44AC8ME303457

Trim

Engine

1.6L · V4

Horsepower

201

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

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✓ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✓ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Kia Forte likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $5,624

Fuel $7,750

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,375

Total, 5 years $24,749

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Kia Forte has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year

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AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 21V164000
STEERING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 22V304000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market softened $295 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$14,995
June 2026	$14,994
July 2026	$14,995
August 2026	$14,995
September 2026	$14,981
October 2026	$14,700

A little comparison goes a long way

What else could you drive?

Compare 2021 Kia Forte with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.

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As of October 20, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2021 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($11,942, 451 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota Corolla the highest ($17,685, 1,614 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2021 Kia Forte

All trims · United States

$14,395

Comparison catalog median · 742 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$17,685

Median asking price · 1,614 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$15,085–$19,966

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2021 Kia Forte All trims	$14,395	$12,320–$16,485	742
2021 Nissan Versa All trims	$11,942	$9,995–$14,187	451
2021 Nissan Sentra All trims	$15,572	$13,900–$16,999	809
2021 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$14,777	$12,349–$16,850	755
2021 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$15,995	$14,022–$17,953	709
2021 Toyota Corolla All trims	$17,685	$15,085–$19,966	1,614

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: October 20, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 9 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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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	2,306	$19,046	100%	39,150 mi
2023	2,611	$18,388	97%	46,556 mi
2022	804	$16,580	87%	63,197 mi
2021	975	$14,457	76%	76,818 mi
2020	629	$13,031	68%	84,010 mi
2019	649	$11,598	61%	91,183 mi
2018	451	$9,688	51%	99,783 mi
2017	649	$8,898	47%	104,792 mi