Kia Forte headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $95
- Average
- $491
- High
- $1,911
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte headlight assembly?
Asking prices from 692 salvage yards in 44 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Kia Forte headlight assembly
What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →
Also known asHeadlamp AssemblyHeadlampHead Light
Price summary
A used Kia Forte headlight assembly costs $95 to $1,911, with a median asking price of $425. Based on 2,611 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte headlight assembly is listed
We found priced Kia Forte headlight assembly listings at 692 salvage yards across 44 states. California supplies the most, with 814 listings (24% of the total) from 61 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $176, while Ohio yards ask $548, 211% 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 | 814 | 61 | $438+3% |
| Michigan | 316 | 56 | $477+12% |
| Texas | 256 | 58 | $400-6% |
| Illinois | 246 | 43 | $407-4% |
| Florida | 186 | 48 | $176-59% |
| Wisconsin | 160 | 31 | $390-8% |
| Indiana | 135 | 33 | $350-18% |
| Ohio | 123 | 33 | $548+29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $425 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $425
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $475–$725
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Kia Forte and similar models
1 listings$320$320 – $320Non-Interchange search using only Kia Forte
1 listings$320$320 – $320Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte headlight assembly cost by year?
20256 listings$320$320 – $3202024352 listingsFits 3 years$691$175 – $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$383$100 – $1,3952017733 listingsFits 5 years$346$95 – $1,3952016300 listingsFits 4 years$185$95 – $845201566 listingsFits 3 years$225$119 – $500
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte headlight assembly cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte headlight assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $185, while 2024 tops the table at $691. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 8% below the Toyota RAV4 ($463), 50% below the Ford Explorer ($842), and 6% above the Ram 1500 ($400) 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
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
$451median
$95$2,700
07wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
08wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
09wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
10wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
11wide ±114%
Strut
$128median
$30$323
12wide ±240%
Alternator
$75median
$30$390
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
KiaSportagevsKiaForte
Sportage$750
Forte$425
$325 diff8,651 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesSClassvsKiaForte
Class$1,450
Forte$425
$1,025 diff8,409 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$1,175
Forte$425
$750 diff7,921 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareChevyCamarovsKiaForte
Camaro$850
Forte$425
$425 diff7,180 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$450
Forte$425
$25 diff7,114 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$900
Forte$425
$475 diff7,107 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±129%
BMW X3
$1,280median
$425$3,735
BMWwide ±135%
BMW X5
$1,675median
$449$4,985
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Equinox
$600median
$119$1,420
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Malibu
$500median
$90$1,522
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$240$2,299
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Tahoe
$750median
$175$1,660
Chevywide ±165%
Chevy Traverse
$799median
$163$2,800
Dodgewide ±115%
Dodge Challenger
$705median
$180$1,800
Dodgewide ±175%
Dodge Charger
$416median
$80$1,540
Kiawide ±173%
Kia Optima
$450median
$110$1,670
Kiawide ±153%
Kia Sorento
$550median
$159$1,840
Kiawide ±214%
Kia Soul
$319median
$59$1,425
Common questions
Kia Forte headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $425 across 2,611 priced listings from 692 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $185.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte headlight assembly replacement typically runs $475–$725 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $425, 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.
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, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte headlight assembly fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.