2016 Kia Forte GL
KNAFK4A60G5539890
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 125 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($7,955)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,955 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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 KNAFK4A60G5539890Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 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 yearThe 2016 Kia Forte has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars for side crash. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V622000
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 2016 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 2016 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market softened $754 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $8,956 |
| April 2026 | $8,221 |
| May 2026 | $8,195 |
| June 2026 | $7,999 |
| July 2026 | $8,464 |
| August 2026 | $8,202 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Forte GL (this car) | $7,955 | 125 | — |
| 2018 Honda Accord | $14,900 | 24 | +$6,945 |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | $8,195 | 19 | +$240 |
| 2016 Toyota Camry | $14,687 | 18 | +$6,732 |
| 2017 Honda Civic | $14,295 | 14 | +$6,340 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra | $8,795 | 11 | +$840 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2014–2016What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 300 | $7,995 | 100% | 107,813 mi |
| 2015 | 270 | $7,000 | 88% | 114,706 mi |
| 2014 | 224 | $6,900 | 86% | 119,086 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
