Kia Forte control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $124
- High
- $327
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte control arm ?
How much does a used Kia Forte control arm cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte control arm costs $35 to $327, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 420 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$105
Grade B (good)$135
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$327229 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$316134 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$17557 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$327 | 229 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$316 | 134 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$175 | 57 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$105
Grade B$135
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$327 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$550
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte control arm cost by year?
2024100 listingsFits 8 years$75$40 – $2502023100 listingsFits 6 years$135$48 – $298202270 listingsFits 8 years$80$50 – $199202145 listingsFits 8 years$75$50 – $2502020100 listingsFits 7 years$143$35 – $3272019100 listingsFits 8 years$75$35 – $2582018100 listingsFits 5 years$72$35 – $249201675 listingsFits 5 yearsNo priced listings yet201549 listingsFits 5 yearsNo priced listings yet
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte control arm cost?
A used Kia Forte control arm costs between $35 and $327, with a median asking price of $100. That figure comes from 420 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, LH, lists at a $70 median, while RH commands $96, a 37% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $72, while 2020 tops the table at $143. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 45% below the Toyota 4Runner ($183), 25% above the Ford Mustang ($80), and level with the Mercedes E Class ($100) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±132%
Engine
$2,218median
$500$6,357
02wide ±239%
Transmission
$663median
$100$3,265
03wide ±181%
Front Bumper
$240median
$11$880
04wide ±120%
Rear Bumper
$231median
$10$565
05wide ±144%
Hood
$450median
$50$1,350
06wide ±109%
Fender
$232median
$38$544
07wide ±192%
Headlight Assembly
$491median
$25$1,911
08wide ±884%
Tail Light
$157median
$25$2,800
09wide ±2983%
Alternator
$75median
$25$4,500
10wide ±167%
Starter
$85median
$25$309
11wide ±459%
Radiator
$143median
$50$1,363
12wide ±9980%
AC Compressor
$126median
$25$25,175
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Transfer Case
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14wide ±196%
Axle Shaft
$111median
$25$460
15wide ±107%
Strut
$135median
$35$323
16wide ±118%
Steering Rack
$133median
$40$355
17wide ±157%
Grille
$143median
$15$465
18wide ±315%
Side Mirror
$163median
$25$1,051
19wide ±99%
Turbocharger
$392median
$100$876
20wide ±137%
AC Condenser
$150median
$40$450
21wide ±211%
Wheels
$150median
$10$644
22wide ±202%
Fuel Pump
$105median
$25$450
23wide ±145%
Water Pump
$65median
$20$209
24wide ±180%
Power Steering Pump
$114median
$35$445
25wide ±167%
ABS Module
$163median
$35$580
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Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±263%
Engine Computer
$150median
$35$824
28wide ±177%
Throttle Body
$71median
$20$271
29wide ±322%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$10$493
30
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
31wide ±169%
Tailgate
$410median
$50$1,437
32wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$171median
$41$650
33wide ±250%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$405
34wide ±422%
Exhaust Manifold
$153median
$10$1,300
35wide ±302%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$774
36wide ±407%
Steering Column
$170median
$40$1,425
37wide ±119%
Fuel Tank
$170median
$40$445
38wide ±176%
Window Regulator
$86median
$30$333
39spread ±42%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$20$75
40wide ±89%
Torque Converter
$225median
$99$500
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$129median
$38$671
42wide ±175%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$25$375
43wide ±731%
Car Radio
$175median
$40$2,600
44wide ±172%
Heater Core
$116median
$45$445
45wide ±209%
Rear View Mirror
$91median
$15$395
46wide ±140%
Sunroof
$202median
$50$614
47spread ±47%
Master Cylinder
$190median
$35$215
48wide ±136%
Fog Light
$175median
$20$495
49wide ±176%
Center Console
$119median
$25$445
50wide ±2739%
Air Bag
$182median
$30$9,999
51wide ±123%
Door Assembly
$490median
$71$1,276
52wide ±108%
Quarter Panel
$420median
$200$1,108
53wide ±145%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$395median
$40$1,183
54wide ±280%
Front Seat
$167median
$45$980
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte control arm prices
Control Armcompare
FordMustangvsKiaForte
Mustang$80
Forte$100
$20 diff5,682 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$100
Forte$100
$0 diff5,268 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChargervsKiaForte
Charger$75
Forte$100
$25 diff5,009 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$125
Forte$100
$25 diff3,799 listings
Control ArmcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaForte
Challenger$75
Forte$100
$25 diff3,368 listings
Control ArmcompareChevyMalibuvsKiaForte
Malibu$80
Forte$100
$20 diff2,981 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±164%
Acura MDX
$135median
$45$487
Acurawide ±86%
Acura RDX
$163median
$75$355
BMWwide ±288%
BMW X3
$100median
$35$611
BMWwide ±134%
BMW X5
$184median
$40$532
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$134median
$35$372
Chevywide ±186%
Chevy Equinox
$140median
$40$561
Kiawide ±21781%
Kia Optima
$72median
$20$31,385
Kiawide ±82%
Kia Sorento
$175median
$50$337
Kiawide ±219%
Kia Soul
$88median
$35$420
Kiawide ±139%
Kia Sportage
$115median
$35$354
Kiawide ±115%
Kia Telluride
$165median
$40$420
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Common questions
Kia Forte control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Kia Forte?
Based on 420 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte control arm lists between $35 and $327, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte control arm?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte control arm replacement typically runs $195–$550 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte control arm?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Forte model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte control arm years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte control arm listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Forte lower control arm?
A lower control arm is another name for a control arm. The Kia Forte control arm prices on this page apply — median $100, from 420 salvage yard listings.