Kia Forte engine — 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,169
- Average
- $2,992
- High
- $5,655
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Forte Engine — 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) prices
Pricing for the 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Forte engine, aggregated from 95 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte engine (1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo)) costs $1,169 to $5,655, with a median asking price of $3,154. Based on 95 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,995
Grade B (good)$2,775
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,169–$4,36075 listings
Grade BStandard used$2,775–$2,7751 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$1,997–$5,65519 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,169–$4,360 | 75 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $2,775–$2,775 | 1 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,997–$5,655 | 19 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,995
Grade B$2,775
Ungraded$4,899
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,169–$5,655 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) variant of the Kia Forte engine, based on 95 priced listings across 2 model years (2016, 2018). Its $3,154 median is 42% above 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 (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Forte engine variants
1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit)
1 yr$1,675$645 – $5,3652.0L (VIN 8, 8th digit)
1 yr$2,505$1,200 – $6,0982.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), AT
1 yr$1,835$700 – $2,9632.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), MT
1 yr$1,895$1,400 – $5,6552.0L, 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 – $5,9351.6L (turbo), VIN 7 (8th digit)
5 yrs$2,000$1,595 – $5,0001.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), AT (dual clutch)
5 yrs$1,825$1,090 – $4,840Common questions
Kia Forte engine (1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Forte engine (1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo))?
Based on 95 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Forte engine in the 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) variant lists between $1,169 and $5,655, with a median asking price of $3,154.
Which Kia Forte years use the 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) engine?
The 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) variant appears in model years 2016, 2018. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 1.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,995, Grade B has a median of $2,775. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.