Kia Forte AC compressor — 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control price snapshot
- Low
- $78
- Average
- $180
- High
- $342
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Forte AC Compressor — 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control prices
Pricing for the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control variant of the Kia Forte AC compressor, aggregated from 94 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Price summary
A used Kia Forte AC compressor (1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control) costs $78 to $342, with a median asking price of $178. Based on 94 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$178
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$78–$34293 listings
Grade XUngraded$80–$801 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $78–$342 | 93 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $80–$80 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$178
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $78–$342 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control variant of the Kia Forte AC compressor, based on 94 priced listings across 2 model years (2017, 2018). Its $178 median is 42% above the Kia Forte AC compressor overall median of $125.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Forte AC compressor variants
1.6L (turbo), automatic temperature control
2 yrs$125$50 – $3131.6L (turbo), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (automatic temperature control)
1 yr$100$50 – $2491.6L (turbo), manual temperature control
2 yrs$111$35 – $2971.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), manual temperature control
2 yrs$147$50 – $3071.6L (turbo), VIN 7 (8th digit)
4 yrs$157$60 – $3741.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit)
5 yrs$150$65 – $3281.8L, automatic temperature control
2 yrs$125$50 – $3221.8L, manual temperature control
2 yrs$125$45 – $1952.0L
5 yrs$158$35 – $360Common questions
Kia Forte AC compressor (1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Forte AC compressor (1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control)?
Based on 94 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Forte AC compressor in the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control variant lists between $78 and $342, with a median asking price of $178.
Which Kia Forte years use the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control AC compressor?
The 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control variant appears in model years 2017, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control condition grades?
Grade data is limited for this variant. Check individual year pages for the most detail.