2021 Kia Forte
3KPF24A2DME294205
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPF24A2DME294205- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Kia Forte has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
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AIR BAGSKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V164000
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STEERINGKia 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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $862 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $14,990 |
| May 2026 | $14,995 |
| June 2026 | $14,995 |
| July 2026 | $14,998 |
| August 2026 | $15,146 |
| September 2026 | $15,852 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Forte (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2021 Honda Accord | $21,872 | 22 | — |
| 2023 Nissan Altima | $17,744 | 14 | — |
| 2023 Audi A6 | $29,498 | 13 | — |
| 2023 Toyota Camry | $19,736 | 12 | — |
| 2022 Honda Civic | $21,985 | 11 | — |
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 | 1,962 | $19,500 | 100% | 37,811 mi |
| 2023 | 2,322 | $18,995 | 97% | 44,527 mi |
| 2022 | 731 | $17,386 | 89% | 62,227 mi |
| 2021 | 880 | $14,888 | 76% | 77,369 mi |
| 2020 | 518 | $13,170 | 68% | 83,846 mi |
| 2019 | 572 | $11,800 | 61% | 92,654 mi |
| 2018 | 397 | $9,224 | 47% | 102,584 mi |
| 2017 | 560 | $8,995 | 46% | 101,827 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
