2013 Kia Forte

VIN KNAFW6A38D5690459

Typical market price

$4,629

4 comparable listings

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2013 Kia Forte

VIN KNAFW6A38D5690459

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 13, 2026

Below market

$4,297

Middle of range

$4,629

Above market

$8,344

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAFW6A38D5690459

Engine

2.4L

Body

Coupe

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2013

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

$1,600 /yr est. fuel

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

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2013 Kia Forte likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,000

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $6,300

Total, 5 years $21,100

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2013 Kia Forte has 5 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: 2013 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 20V750000
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 17V773000

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 2013 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2013 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $413 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$5,498
May 2026	$6,488
June 2026	$5,995
July 2026	$6,000
August 2026	$5,950
September 2026	$5,911

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As of September 13, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2013 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2013 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($5,950, 72 listings with photos) and the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu the highest ($7,131, 390 listings).

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2013 Kia Forte

All trims · United States

$5,911

Comparison catalog median · 54 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$7,000

Median asking price · 151 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,995–$8,995

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2013 Kia Forte All trims	$5,911	$4,350–$6,995	54
2013 Nissan Versa All trims	$5,950	$4,900–$6,995	72
2013 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$6,998	$5,850–$8,499	834
2013 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$7,131	$5,985–$8,995	390
2013 Nissan Sentra All trims	$6,694	$5,499–$7,995	201
2013 Mini Hardtop All trims	$7,000	$5,995–$8,995	151

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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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	2,177	$19,519	100%	37,814 mi
2023	2,302	$18,990	97%	44,862 mi
2022	753	$17,111	88%	61,251 mi
2021	828	$14,995	77%	76,550 mi
2020	503	$13,681	70%	80,281 mi
2019	626	$11,988	61%	91,836 mi
2018	335	$9,391	48%	103,245 mi
2017	492	$9,466	48%	100,976 mi