Kia Forte front seat price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $180
- High
- $478
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte front seat?
Asking prices from 440 salvage yards in 42 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia Forte front seat
What the front seat does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used front seat price guide →
Also known asBucket SeatDriver SeatPassenger Seat
Price summary
A used Kia Forte front seat costs $50 to $478, with a median asking price of $161. Based on 3,689 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$156
Grade B (good)$199
Grade C (fair)$74
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$4452,701 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$478827 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$1108 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$350153 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$445 | 2,701 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$478 | 827 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$110 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$350 | 153 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$156
Grade B$199
Grade C$74
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$478 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte front seat is listed
We found priced Kia Forte front seat listings at 440 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 618 listings (16% of the total) from 45 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $148, while Ohio yards ask $250, 69% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 618 | 45 | $150-7% |
| Texas | 532 | 42 | $151-6% |
| Arizona | 360 | 19 | $148-8% |
| Florida | 328 | 28 | $156-3% |
| Illinois | 209 | 27 | $170+6% |
| Georgia | 174 | 18 | $181+12% |
| Michigan | 134 | 28 | $239+48% |
| Ohio | 128 | 18 | $250+55% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $161 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte front seat replacement cost?
- Used part
- $161
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$385
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for front seat replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Hatchback (Canada), (heated), cloth and leatherette (GT), LH
3 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$300$220 – $305Hatchback (Canada), (heated), cloth and leatherette (GT), RH
3 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$300$220 – $305Hatchback (Canada), (heated), cloth, (without GT bucket, EX), LH
3 listingsInterchange 2022–2023$232$167 – $250Hatchback (Canada), (heated), cloth, (without GT bucket, EX), RH
3 listings$232$167 – $250Hatchback (Canada), (heated), leatherette (GT limited), (ventilated), LH
3 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$300$220 – $305Hatchback (Canada), (heated), leatherette (GT limited), (ventilated), RH
3 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$295$214 – $298Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte front seat cost by year?
2024525 listingsFits 5 years$174$86 – $4782023546 listingsFits 5 years$181$50 – $4782022521 listingsFits 5 years$175$71 – $4782021528 listingsFits 5 years$174$71 – $4782020503 listingsFits 5 years$200$50 – $4782019200 listings$168$86 – $4052018500 listingsFits 2 years$151$50 – $3802017521 listingsFits 2 years$155$50 – $4452016497 listingsFits 3 years$150$50 – $3802015439 listingsFits 3 years$111$50 – $350
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte front seat cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte front seat are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 111% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $156.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Sedan, leatherette, GT bucket (GT), LH, lists at a $138 median, while Hatchback (Canada), (heated), leatherette (GT limited), (ventilated), LH commands $300, a 117% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $111, while 2020 tops the table at $200. Parts from 2014–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 36% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($250), 35% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($247), and 19% below the Ram 1500 ($200) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used front seat: what to check
- Bench test power track motors: Connect bench power to verify track motors, tilt mechanisms, lumbar supports, and memory functions move smoothly without binding.
- Inspect side airbag deployment seams: Check outer seat bolsters for torn stitching or repaired seam covers that indicate past side airbag deployment.
- Confirm weight sensor pad wiring: Verify that passenger seat weight sensor modules and seatbelt buckle switches match your vehicle's airbag setup.
- Check foam bolster and frame condition: Press firmly into outer cushion bolsters to confirm internal wire springs are intact and foam padding has not collapsed.
- Match heating and ventilation wiring: Verify under-seat heating control modules and ventilation fan plugs match your original seat option harness.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Forte parts are priced?
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Side Mirror
$145median
$30$474
02wide ±225%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$699
03wide ±156%
Grille
$140median
$29$465
04wide ±205%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$460
05wide ±213%
Wheels
$145median
$25$644
06wide ±289%
Transmission
$450median
$95$2,700
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
11wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
12wide ±114%
Strut
$128median
$30$323
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte front seat prices
Front Seatcompare
MercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$298
Forte$161
$137 diff16,630 listings
Front SeatcompareRam2500vsKiaForte
2500$180
Forte$161
$19 diff13,670 listings
Front SeatcompareFordF250vsKiaForte
F250$264
Forte$161
$103 diff13,081 listings
Front SeatcompareNissanTitanvsKiaForte
Titan$241
Forte$161
$80 diff11,628 listings
Front SeatcompareJeepCompassvsKiaForte
Compass$150
Forte$161
$11 diff11,376 listings
Front SeatcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaForte
Class$307
Forte$161
$146 diff10,824 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±103%
Acura ILX
$175median
$81$440
Acurawide ±134%
Acura Integra
$265median
$90$800
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$241median
$75$694
Acurawide ±102%
Acura RDX
$225median
$90$547
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$206median
$56$850
Kiawide ±105%
Kia K5
$222median
$85$550
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Optima
$153median
$45$450
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Seltos
$215median
$85$547
Kiawide ±127%
Kia Sorento
$191median
$60$545
Kiawide ±144%
Kia Soul
$166median
$53$530
Kiawide ±151%
Kia Sportage
$200median
$61$664
Kiawide ±125%
Kia Telluride
$221median
$89$640
Common questions
Kia Forte front seat FAQ
How much is a used front seat for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $161 across 3,689 priced listings from 440 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $156. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $111.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte front seat?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte front seat replacement typically runs $210–$385 all-in: the median used front seat for this model lists at $161, and independent-shop labor for front seat replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Kia Forte model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte front seat years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte front seat fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.