Used Kia Forte ac compressor – 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit)

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Kia Forte AC Compressor — 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) prices

Pricing for the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) variant of the Kia Forte ac compressor, aggregated from 238 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.

2020 Kia Forte · 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit)

$95

median asking price

47 priced listings · $50–$400

Price summary

A used Kia Forte ac compressor (1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit)) costs $50 to $415, with a median asking price of $150. Based on 238 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$130
Grade B (good)$150

Kia Forte ac compressor — 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) price snapshot

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$50
Average
$161
High
$415
238 priced listings across 5 model years· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$50–$400177 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$41557 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$79–$2454 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$415 overall range

Trim-specific context

How is the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) priced differently?

This pricing covers the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) variant of the Kia Forte ac compressor, based on 238 priced listings across 5 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Its $150 median is 19% above the Kia Forte ac compressor overall median of $126.

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), VIN C (8th digit) cost by year?

202047 listings$95$50 – $400202147 listings$118$75 – $238202246 listings$200$50 – $415202348 listings$159$65 – $328202450 listings$150$85 – $274

Other trims

Other Kia Forte ac compressor variants

Full Forte guide

1.6L (turbo), automatic temperature control

1 yr$50$50 – $313

1.6L (turbo), manual temperature control

1 yr$111$45 – $297

1.8L, automatic temperature control

1 yr$100$75 – $322

1.8L, manual temperature control

1 yr$73$45 – $195

2.0L, automatic temperature control

1 yr$100$75 – $322

2.0L, manual temperature control

1 yr$73$45 – $195

1.6L (turbo), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), (automatic temperature control)

1 yr$100$50 – $249

1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), automatic temperature control

2 yrs$178$25 – $342

1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), manual temperature control

2 yrs$147$50 – $550

Common questions

Kia Forte ac compressor (1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit)) FAQ

How much is a used Kia Forte ac compressor (1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit))?

Based on 238 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Kia Forte ac compressor in the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) variant lists between $50 and $415, with a median asking price of $150.

Which Kia Forte years use the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) ac compressor?

The 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Prices and availability differ by year.

Is there a price difference between 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $130, Grade B has a median of $150. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.