Kia Forte engine — 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,050
- Average
- $2,021
- High
- $3,750
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Forte Engine — 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) prices
Pricing for the 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) variant of the Kia Forte engine, aggregated from 52 salvage yard listings across 2 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Price summary
A used Kia Forte engine (1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit)) costs $1,050 to $3,750, with a median asking price of $2,000. Based on 52 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,058
Grade B (good)$1,541
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,050–$2,73638 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,412–$1,5414 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,100–$3,75010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,050–$2,736 | 38 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,412–$1,541 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,100–$3,750 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,058
Grade B$1,541
Ungraded$1,999
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,050–$3,750 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) variant of the Kia Forte engine, based on 52 priced listings across 2 model years (2015, 2016). Its $2,000 median is 11% below the Kia Forte engine overall median of $2,244.
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 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Forte engine variants
1.6L (turbo), VIN 7 (8th digit)
5 yrs$2,000$1,571 – $5,0001.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), AT (dual clutch)
5 yrs$1,850$1,090 – $4,8401.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT
5 yrs$2,200$1,311 – $4,6001.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo)
4 yrs$3,099$1,169 – $4,8992.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), AT
2 yrs$1,863$1,050 – $2,9632.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), MT
2 yrs$2,800$1,400 – $4,6802.0L (VIN 8, 8th digit)
2 yrs$2,500$1,200 – $4,6802.0L, VIN 8 (8th digit, GDI)
2 yrs$3,015$1,700 – $5,0002.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built)
5 yrs$2,600$1,285 – $3,500Common questions
Kia Forte engine (1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Forte engine (1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit))?
Based on 52 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Kia Forte engine in the 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) variant lists between $1,050 and $3,750, with a median asking price of $2,000.
Which Kia Forte years use the 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) engine?
The 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) variant appears in model years 2015, 2016. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 1.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,058, Grade B has a median of $1,541. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.