2011 Kia Forte EX
KNAFU5A28B5433905
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Last listed by Nissan of Vero Beach
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NHTSA build data for KNAFU5A28B5433905- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2011 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 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.
Tested configuration: 2011 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
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AIR BAGSKia 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
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POWER TRAINKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010.NHTSA campaign 16V070000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia 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 2011 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $319 in that span.
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 | $5,988 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kia Forte EX (this car) | $4,995 | 9 | — |
| 2013 Honda FIT | $8,250 | 4 | +$3,255 |
| 2012 Ford Focus | $3,500 | 3 | −$1,495 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius | $12,124 | 3 | +$7,129 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Spark | $4,750 | 2 | −$245 |
| 2011 Toyota Yaris | $6,994 | 2 | +$1,999 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 1,855 | $19,570 | 100% | 37,818 mi |
| 2023 | 2,199 | $18,998 | 97% | 44,436 mi |
| 2022 | 704 | $17,248 | 88% | 61,666 mi |
| 2021 | 740 | $14,995 | 77% | 75,832 mi |
| 2020 | 472 | $13,598 | 69% | 80,087 mi |
| 2019 | 571 | $11,800 | 60% | 92,954 mi |
| 2018 | 314 | $9,299 | 48% | 103,650 mi |
| 2017 | 464 | $9,399 | 48% | 101,145 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
