2023 Kia Forte engine — 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT price snapshot
- Low
- $1,560
- Average
- $2,218
- High
- $3,050

Year & trim-specific price guide
A used 2023 Kia Forte engine (1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT) costs $1,560 to $3,050, with a median asking price of $2,200. Based on 50 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Aug 7, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,758–$3,050 | 28 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,560–$2,732 | 22 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | Updating | — |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,560–$3,050 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT variant of the 2023 Kia Forte engine, based on 50 priced listings. Its $2,200 median is 5% below the 2023 Kia Forte engine overall median of $2,325.
There are 5 other engine variants available for the 2023 Kia Forte.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Based on 50 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2023 Kia Forte engine in the 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT variant lists between $1,560 and $3,050, with a median asking price of $2,200.
The 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Prices and availability may differ by year.