Used Kia Forte engine – 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT

Trim-specific price guide

Kia Forte Engine — 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT prices

Pricing for the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT variant of the Kia Forte engine, aggregated from 245 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.

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

$2,323

median asking price

47 priced listings · $1,650–$4,600

Price summary

A used Kia Forte engine (1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT) costs $1,311 to $4,600, with a median asking price of $2,200. Based on 245 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$2,204
Grade B (good)$2,061

Kia Forte engine — 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT price snapshot

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Low
$1,311
Average
$2,282
High
$4,600
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$1,311–$4,600147 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,560–$2,89487 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$1,852–$3,60011 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,311–$4,600 overall range

Trim-specific context

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

This pricing covers the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT variant of the Kia Forte engine, based on 245 priced listings across 5 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Its $2,200 median is 1% below the Kia Forte engine overall median of $2,218.

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, Mexico built), MT cost by year?

202047 listings$2,323$1,650 – $4,600202150 listings$2,131$1,311 – $4,361202248 listings$2,204$1,650 – $4,600202350 listings$2,200$1,560 – $3,050202450 listings$2,131$1,311 – $4,361

Other trims

Other Kia Forte engine variants

Full Forte guide

1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo)

2 yrs$3,154$1,169 – $5,655

1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit)

1 yr$1,675$645 – $5,365

2.0L (VIN 8, 8th digit)

1 yr$2,505$1,200 – $6,098

2.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), AT

1 yr$1,835$700 – $2,963

2.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), MT

1 yr$1,895$1,400 – $5,655

2.0L, VIN 8 (8th digit, GDI)

1 yr$2,600$1,000 – $5,000

(2.0L, VIN D, 8th digit), CVT

6 yrs$2,000$1,200 – $6,357

(2.0L, VIN D, 8th digit), MT

6 yrs$4,000$500 – $5,935

1.6L (turbo), VIN 7 (8th digit)

5 yrs$2,000$1,595 – $5,000

Common questions

Kia Forte engine (1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT) FAQ

How much is a used Kia Forte engine (1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT)?

Based on 245 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Kia Forte engine in the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT variant lists between $1,311 and $4,600, with a median asking price of $2,200.

Which Kia Forte years use the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT engine?

The 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT 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, Mexico built), MT condition grades?

Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,204, Grade B has a median of $2,061. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.