2017 Kia Forte engine price snapshot
- Low
- $1,050
- Average
- $2,796
- High
- $4,721

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2017 Kia Forte engine costs between $1,050 and $4,721, with a median of $2,800 from 87 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2017 Kia Forte engine costs $1,050 to $4,721, with a median asking price of $2,800. Based on 87 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2018 (2 model years), updated Sep 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,250–$4,721 | 61 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,725–$2,100 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,050–$4,400 | 23 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,050–$4,721 overall range
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
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Year-specific context
The 2017 guide is based on 108 observed listings, including 87 with posted prices. Its $2,800 median is 25% above the Kia Forte guide's $2,244 median.
Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2017 ranks #10 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2018. Shopping across all 2 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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Common questions
Based on 87 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2017 Kia Forte engine lists between $1,050 and $4,721, with a median asking price of $2,800.
Using a used part, a 2017 Kia Forte engine replacement typically runs $3,750–$5,800 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $2,800, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2017 Kia Forte engine also appear under model years 2018, 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.
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2017 Kia Forte engine — median $2,800, from 87 listings.