Kia Forte alternator — 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $145
- High
- $325
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Forte Alternator — 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) prices
Pricing for the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Forte alternator, aggregated from 87 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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Price summary
A used Kia Forte alternator (1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)) costs $50 to $325, with a median asking price of $136. Based on 87 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$136
Grade B (good)$81
Grade C (fair)$69
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$32582 listings
Grade BStandard used$76–$812 listings
Grade CVisible wear$69–$691 listings
Grade XUngraded$200–$2002 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$325 | 82 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $76–$81 | 2 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $69–$69 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $200–$200 | 2 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$136
Grade B$81
Grade C$69
Ungraded$200
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$325 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) variant of the Kia Forte alternator, based on 87 priced listings across 2 model years (2017, 2018). Its $136 median is 81% above the Kia Forte alternator overall median of $75.
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) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Forte alternator variants
1.6L
5 yrs$94$32 – $2751.6L (turbo)
2 yrs$76$40 – $1931.6L (turbo), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)
1 yr$75$30 – $2991.8L, (without automatic engine stop and start)
2 yrs$85$35 – $2122.0L
4 yrs$80$35 – $2122.0L, ID 373002E721
3 yrs$80$40 – $2112.0L, ID 373002E821
3 yrs$135$25 – $2132.0L, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit)
2 yrs$98$35 – $3032.0L, Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit), VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), ID 373002E110
2 yrs$56$30 – $188Common questions
Kia Forte alternator (1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Forte alternator (1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit))?
Based on 87 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Forte alternator in the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) variant lists between $50 and $325, with a median asking price of $136.
Which Kia Forte years use the 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) alternator?
The 1.6L (turbo), Mexico built (VIN 3, 1st digit) 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) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $136, Grade B has a median of $81, Grade C has a median of $69. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.