Used 2017 Kia Forte alternator from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2017 Kia Forte Alternator prices

Year-specific used alternator pricing for the 2017 Kia Forte, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 22, 2026

Part overview

About the 2017 Kia Forte alternator

A used 2017 Kia Forte alternator costs between $30 and $385, with a median of $75 from 361 salvage yard listings.

What the alternator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used alternator price guide →

Price summary

A used 2017 Kia Forte alternator costs $30 to $385, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 361 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2023 (7 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$82
Grade C (fair)$80

2017 Kia Forte alternator price snapshot

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Low
$30
Average
$107
High
$385
446 listings observed · 361 priced listings used · last updated Sep 22, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$30–$385273 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$38545 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$802 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$20041 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$385 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2017 Kia Forte alternator replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$75
2017 Kia Forte median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$170–$450
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for alternator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full alternator replacement cost breakdown

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)44 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$136$50 – $325
2.0L, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)40 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$98$35 – $303
1.6L (turbo), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)39 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$75$30 – $299

Year-specific context

How does the 2017 Kia Forte compare?

The 2017 guide is based on 446 observed listings, including 361 with posted prices. Its $75 median is 0% above the Kia Forte guide's $75 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Shopping across all 7 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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What does a Kia Forte alternator cost in other years?

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$110median
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$86median
$25$331
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Brake Caliper

$71median
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Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$79$1,183
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Front Bumper

$223median
$69$650
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Rear Bumper

$250median
$70$565
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$161median
$30$916
11wide ±235%

Center Console

$106median
$25$524
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$143median
$35$450
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$100median
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$375median
$71$1,276
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17wide ±88%

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$2,244median
$1,050$5,020
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$138median
$38$440
19wide ±279%

Exhaust Manifold

$200median
$35$1,149
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Fender

$195median
$50$544
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Fog Light

$125median
$25$495
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Front Seat

$161median
$50$478
23wide ±192%

Fuel Pump

$90median
$30$375
24wide ±156%

Fuel Tank

$125median
$40$431
25wide ±160%

Grille

$137median
$26$465
26wide ±214%

Headlight Assembly

$425median
$95$1,911
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Heater Core

Price data updating

28wide ±120%

Hood

$450median
$100$1,181
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Ignition Switch

$100median
$39$350
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Instrument Cluster

$65median
$50$75
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Intake Manifold

$171median
$65$387
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Master Cylinder

$190median
$35$190
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Side Mirror

$145median
$30$474
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Power Steering Pump

$101median
$40$440
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Quarter Panel

$460median
$175$1,108
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Radiator

$125median
$40$455
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Rear View Mirror

$90median
$25$395
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Starter

$78median
$25$309
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Steering Column

$155median
$40$760
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$125median
$30$390
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Steering Wheel

$135median
$35$544
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$125median
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$191median
$50$614
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$150median
$25$699
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Tailgate

$387median
$65$1,437
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$71median
$29$163
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$100median
$99$400
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Price data updating

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$450median
$95$2,700
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$105median
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$65median
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Common questions

2017 Kia Forte alternator FAQ

How much is a used 2017 Kia Forte alternator?

Based on 361 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Kia Forte alternator lists between $30 and $385, with a median asking price of $75.

How much does it cost to replace a 2017 Kia Forte alternator?

Using a used part, a 2017 Kia Forte alternator replacement typically runs $170–$450 all-in: the median used alternator for this year lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for alternator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Will a 2017 Kia Forte alternator fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Kia Forte alternator also appear under model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

2017 Kia Forte Alternator Cost — Used From $30 to $385