Kia Forte headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $534
- High
- $1,911
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte headlight assembly ?
How much does a used Kia Forte headlight assembly cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte headlight assembly costs $25 to $1,911, with a median asking price of $491. Based on 2,002 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2024 (8 model years), updated Sep 3, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$25–$1,9112,002 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$1,911 | 2,002 |
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $491
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $540–$790
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), halogen (LED accent), RH45 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$519$250 – $753
Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), halogen (LED accent), LH42 listingsInterchange 2017–2019$500$49 – $740
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte headlight assembly cost by year?
2025348 listingsFits 5 years$561$49 – $1,4502024317 listingsFits 4 years$587$125 – $1,9112022320 listingsFits 4 years$587$125 – $1,9112021326 listingsFits 3 years$400$100 – $1,4362020319 listingsFits 3 years$476$100 – $1,4362019297 listingsFits 3 years$395$100 – $8302018548 listingsFits 2 years$377$25 – $1,395
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte headlight assembly cost?
Expect to pay $25–$1,911 for a used Kia Forte headlight assembly; the median listing asks $491. That figure comes from 2,002 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), halogen (LED accent), LH, lists at a $500 median, while Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LED (adaptive), LH commands $995, a 99% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $377, while 2022 tops the table at $587. Parts from 2017–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 7% above the Toyota RAV4 ($460), 13% above the Ram 1500 ($434), and 57% below the Mercedes E Class ($1,150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
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What other Kia Forte parts are priced?
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$2,218median
$500$6,357
02wide ±239%
Transmission
$663median
$100$3,265
03wide ±181%
Front Bumper
$240median
$11$880
04wide ±120%
Rear Bumper
$231median
$10$565
05wide ±144%
Hood
$450median
$50$1,350
06wide ±109%
Fender
$232median
$38$544
07wide ±884%
Tail Light
$157median
$25$2,800
08wide ±2983%
Alternator
$75median
$25$4,500
09wide ±167%
Starter
$85median
$25$309
10wide ±459%
Radiator
$143median
$50$1,363
11wide ±9980%
AC Compressor
$126median
$25$25,175
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Transfer Case
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Axle Shaft
$111median
$25$460
14wide ±107%
Strut
$135median
$35$323
15wide ±118%
Steering Rack
$133median
$40$355
16wide ±157%
Grille
$143median
$15$465
17wide ±315%
Side Mirror
$163median
$25$1,051
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Turbocharger
$392median
$100$876
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AC Condenser
$150median
$40$450
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Wheels
$150median
$10$644
21wide ±202%
Fuel Pump
$105median
$25$450
22wide ±145%
Water Pump
$65median
$20$209
23wide ±180%
Power Steering Pump
$114median
$35$445
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ABS Module
$163median
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Engine Computer
$150median
$35$824
27wide ±177%
Throttle Body
$71median
$20$271
28wide ±322%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$10$493
29
Drive Shaft
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30wide ±169%
Tailgate
$410median
$50$1,437
31wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$171median
$41$650
32wide ±146%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$327
33wide ±250%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$405
34wide ±422%
Exhaust Manifold
$153median
$10$1,300
35wide ±302%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$774
36wide ±407%
Steering Column
$170median
$40$1,425
37wide ±119%
Fuel Tank
$170median
$40$445
38wide ±176%
Window Regulator
$86median
$30$333
39spread ±42%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$20$75
40wide ±89%
Torque Converter
$225median
$99$500
41wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$129median
$38$671
42wide ±175%
Ignition Switch
$100median
$25$375
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Car Radio
$175median
$40$2,600
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Heater Core
$116median
$45$445
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Rear View Mirror
$91median
$15$395
46wide ±140%
Sunroof
$202median
$50$614
47spread ±47%
Master Cylinder
$190median
$35$215
48wide ±136%
Fog Light
$175median
$20$495
49wide ±176%
Center Console
$119median
$25$445
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Air Bag
$182median
$30$9,999
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Door Assembly
$490median
$71$1,276
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Quarter Panel
$420median
$200$1,108
53wide ±145%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$395median
$40$1,183
54wide ±280%
Front Seat
$167median
$45$980
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
MercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$1,150
Forte$491
$659 diff7,527 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareKiaSportagevsKiaForte
Sportage$779
Forte$491
$288 diff7,484 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$447
Forte$491
$44 diff6,484 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareToyotaTundravsKiaForte
Tundra$478
Forte$491
$13 diff6,075 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareToyotaCorollavsKiaForte
Corolla$538
Forte$491
$47 diff5,494 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareToyotaCamryvsKiaForte
Camry$649
Forte$491
$158 diff5,340 listings
Compare fitments
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$839median
$100$2,277
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Acura RDX
$960median
$100$1,425
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BMW X3
$1,303median
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BMW X5
$1,750median
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$469median
$61$2,800
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$646median
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Kia Optima
$476median
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$725median
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$540median
$45$2,800
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$325median
$40$2,800
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Kia Sportage
$779median
$30$28,825
Kiawide ±239%
Kia Telluride
$575median
$50$2,800
Common questions
Kia Forte headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Kia Forte?
Based on 2,002 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte headlight assembly lists between $25 and $1,911, with a median asking price of $491.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte headlight assembly replacement typically runs $540–$790 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $491, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte headlight assembly?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 8 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Kia Forte model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte headlight assembly listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 8 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Kia Forte headlamp assembly?
A headlamp assembly is another name for a headlight assembly. The Kia Forte headlight assembly prices on this page apply — median $491, from 2,002 salvage yard listings.