2011 Kia Forte LX

VIN KNAFT5A26B5444338

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2011 Kia Forte LX

VIN KNAFT5A26B5444338

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NHTSA build data for KNAFT5A26B5444338

Trim

Engine

2.0L

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2011

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,600 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2011 Kia Forte has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2011 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD

3 recall campaigns on this model year

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AIR BAGS

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 18V363000
POWER TRAIN

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010.

NHTSA campaign 16V070000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima…

NHTSA campaign 23V652000

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 2011 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 29, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $26 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$5,669
May 2026	$4,910
June 2026	$5,992
July 2026	$5,995
August 2026	$5,950
September 2026	$5,695

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As of September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2011 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2011 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($4,894, 78 listings with photos) and the 2011 Mini Hardtop the highest ($6,495, 79 listings).

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2011 Kia Forte

All trims · United States

$5,695

Comparison catalog median · 33 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$6,495

Median asking price · 79 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,450–$8,490

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2011 Kia Forte All trims	$5,695	$4,500–$7,490	33
2011 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$5,995	$4,995–$7,499	114
2011 Nissan Sentra All trims	$5,795	$4,599–$6,500	65
2011 Nissan Versa All trims	$4,894	$3,800–$5,995	78
2011 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$6,295	$4,995–$7,895	154
2011 Mini Hardtop All trims	$6,495	$5,450–$8,490	79

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Market by model year

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	2,119	$19,499	100%	37,989 mi
2023	2,272	$18,986	97%	45,156 mi
2022	721	$17,198	88%	61,263 mi
2021	812	$14,995	77%	75,811 mi
2020	482	$13,689	70%	80,486 mi
2019	608	$11,990	61%	92,217 mi
2018	324	$9,394	48%	102,525 mi
2017	514	$9,224	47%	101,921 mi