2014 Kia Forte EX

VIN KNAFZ5A35E5228699
Typical market price
$7,999
13 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

Last listed by Team Gillman Subaru North Houston

18202 Interstate 45 N, A, Houston, TX 77090
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Market price range

Based on 13 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 8, 2026
Below market
$5,510
Typical price
$7,999
Above market
$9,000

See all 2014 Kia Forte prices — typical $7,999 →

Price history for this VIN

Jan 15, 2025 · $7,595 Jan 16, 2025 · $7,595

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAFZ5A35E5228699, spanning 1 day.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Team Gillman Subaru North Houston Houston, TX 77090 $7,595 107,531 mi 2025-01-16
$7,595 107,531 mi 2025-01-15

Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($7,999)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,999 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$143
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $800 down
Amount financed
$7,199
Total interest
$1,381

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAFZ5A35E5228699
Trim
EX
Engine
2.4L
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
Model year
2014
Made by
KIA CORPORATION

Full factory specs for this build →

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
28
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
35
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 2014 Kia Forte likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,300
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $4,950
Total, 5 years $20,050

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2014 Kia Forte has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.

Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD

3 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
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 17V773000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014.
    NHTSA campaign 15V015000

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 2014 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 2014 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $5 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $6,990
May 2026 $6,800
June 2026 $6,900
July 2026 $6,900
August 2026 $6,900
September 2026 $6,995

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
2014 Kia Forte EX (this car) $7,999 13
2015 Mini Hardtop $9,989 15 +$1,990
2013 Toyota Prius $11,590 12 +$3,591
2016 Ford Focus $7,995 11 −$4
2012 Volkswagen Beetle $9,747 10 +$1,748
2015 Ford Fiesta $5,399 8 −$2,600

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2014–2016

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
2016 330 $7,990 100% 107,890 mi
2015 257 $7,258 91% 114,755 mi
2014 228 $6,990 87% 118,631 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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