Kia Forte engine — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) price snapshot
- Low
- $1,285
- Average
- $2,381
- High
- $3,500
Trim-specific price guide
Kia Forte Engine — 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) prices
Pricing for the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) variant of the Kia Forte engine, aggregated from 144 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.
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Price summary
A used Kia Forte engine (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built)) costs $1,285 to $3,500, with a median asking price of $2,500. Based on 144 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$2,600
Grade B (good)$1,300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$1,285–$3,500134 listings
Grade BStandard used$1,300–$1,3002 listings
Grade XUngraded$1,885–$2,9998 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,285–$3,500 | 134 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $1,300–$1,300 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $1,885–$2,999 | 8 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$2,600
Grade B$1,300
Ungraded$2,999
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $1,285–$3,500 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) priced differently?
This pricing covers the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) variant of the Kia Forte engine, based on 144 priced listings across 5 model years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024). Its $2,500 median is 14% above the Kia Forte engine overall median of $2,200.
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 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) cost by year?
Other trims
Other Kia Forte engine variants
1.6L (turbo), VIN 7 (8th digit)
5 yrs$2,233$1,571 – $4,3991.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), AT (dual clutch)
5 yrs$2,150$1,090 – $4,3611.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit, Mexico built), MT
5 yrs$2,131$1,289 – $4,6001.6L (VIN 3, 8th digit, turbo)
4 yrs$2,775$1,169 – $4,6801.8L (VIN 6, 8th digit)
2 yrs$2,000$1,100 – $3,7502.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), AT
2 yrs$1,962$1,150 – $4,4142.0L, VIN 7 (8th digit, MPI), MT
2 yrs$2,800$1,350 – $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$1,300 – $4,200Common questions
Kia Forte engine (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built)) FAQ
How much is a used Kia Forte engine (2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built))?
Based on 144 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Kia Forte engine in the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) variant lists between $1,285 and $3,500, with a median asking price of $2,500.
Which Kia Forte years use the 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) engine?
The 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) variant appears in model years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, Korea built) condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $2,600, Grade B has a median of $1,300. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.