2016 Kia Forte GL

VIN KNAFK4A6XG5526225

Typical market price

$7,988

133 comparable listings

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2016 Kia Forte GL

VIN KNAFK4A6XG5526225

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Market price range

Based on 133 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 14, 2026

Below market

$5,499

Typical price

$7,988

Above market

$11,986

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NHTSA build data for KNAFK4A6XG5526225

Trim

Engine

1.8L · V4

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2016

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,660 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $913

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $4,950

Total, 5 years $20,963

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD

1 recall campaign on this model year

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Kia 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 firmed $389 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$8,110
May 2026	$8,195
June 2026	$7,995
July 2026	$8,322
August 2026	$8,438
September 2026	$8,499

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As of September 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2016 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2016 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($6,900, 151 listings with photos) and the 2016 Mini Hardtop the highest ($10,990, 158 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2016 Kia Forte

All trims · United States

$7,980

Comparison catalog median · 310 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$10,990

Median asking price · 158 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$9,384–$13,475

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2016 Kia Forte All trims	$7,980	$6,500–$9,796	310
2016 Nissan Sentra All trims	$7,995	$6,580–$9,798	310
2016 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$8,479	$6,893–$10,550	569
2016 Nissan Versa All trims	$6,900	$5,500–$8,394	151
2016 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$10,150	$8,433–$12,050	780
2016 Mini Hardtop All trims	$10,990	$9,384–$13,475	158

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: September 13, 2026, 19:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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