2011 Kia Forte GLS
KNAFU5A2XB5386294
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by Select Remarketing Group
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Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 6, 2026Listings
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFU5A2XB5386294- ✗ 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 $321 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 | $5,856 |
| September 2026 | $5,990 |
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 GLS (this car) | $4,995 | 8 | — |
| 2011 Volkswagen GTI | $7,499 | 7 | +$2,504 |
| 2013 Mini Hardtop | $5,197 | 6 | +$202 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | $5,999 | 4 | +$1,004 |
| 2012 Ford Focus | $6,599 | 3 | +$1,604 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 | $5,055 | 2 | +$60 |
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 | 1,967 | $19,495 | 100% | 37,943 mi |
| 2023 | 2,303 | $18,995 | 97% | 44,478 mi |
| 2022 | 719 | $17,295 | 89% | 62,022 mi |
| 2021 | 788 | $14,995 | 77% | 76,065 mi |
| 2020 | 511 | $13,443 | 69% | 81,059 mi |
| 2019 | 584 | $11,585 | 59% | 92,683 mi |
| 2018 | 376 | $9,485 | 49% | 102,070 mi |
| 2017 | 516 | $9,063 | 46% | 102,304 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
