Kia Forte ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $108
- High
- $375
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte ignition switch ?
How much does a used Kia Forte ignition switch cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte ignition switch costs $25 to $375, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 865 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2026 (13 model years), updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$375633 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$339174 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$40–$30058 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$375 | 633 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$339 | 174 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$300 | 58 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$100
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$375 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte ignition switch cost by year?
202450 listingsFits 6 years$78$25 – $1002023142 listingsFits 6 years$116$40 – $3752022142 listingsFits 6 years$110$40 – $3752021260 listingsFits 6 years$100$45 – $3502020142 listingsFits 6 years$51$45 – $3502019206 listingsFits 6 years$100$45 – $350201850 listingsFits 7 years$100$25 – $2412017120 listingsFits 5 years$86$45 – $234
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte ignition switch cost?
A used Kia Forte ignition switch costs between $25 and $375, with a median asking price of $100. That figure comes from 865 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Hatchback, keyless ignition (Smart Key), lists at a $107 median, while Sedan, conventional ignition commands $125, a 17% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2023 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2019–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 1% above the Mercedes C Class ($99), 6% below the Hyundai Elantra ($106), and 1% above the Ram 1500 ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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What other Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±132%
Engine
$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 ±192%
Headlight Assembly
$491median
$25$1,911
08wide ±884%
Tail Light
$157median
$25$2,800
09wide ±2983%
Alternator
$75median
$25$4,500
10wide ±167%
Starter
$85median
$25$309
11wide ±459%
Radiator
$143median
$50$1,363
12wide ±9980%
AC Compressor
$126median
$25$25,175
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
14wide ±196%
Axle Shaft
$111median
$25$460
15wide ±107%
Strut
$135median
$35$323
16wide ±118%
Steering Rack
$133median
$40$355
17wide ±157%
Grille
$143median
$15$465
18wide ±315%
Side Mirror
$163median
$25$1,051
19wide ±99%
Turbocharger
$392median
$100$876
20wide ±137%
AC Condenser
$150median
$40$450
21wide ±211%
Wheels
$150median
$10$644
22wide ±202%
Fuel Pump
$105median
$25$450
23wide ±145%
Water Pump
$65median
$20$209
24wide ±180%
Power Steering Pump
$114median
$35$445
25wide ±167%
ABS Module
$163median
$35$580
26
Differential
Price data updating
27wide ±263%
Engine Computer
$150median
$35$824
28wide ±177%
Throttle Body
$71median
$20$271
29wide ±322%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$10$493
30
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
31wide ±169%
Tailgate
$410median
$50$1,437
32wide ±178%
Intake Manifold
$171median
$41$650
33wide ±146%
Control Arm
$100median
$35$327
34wide ±250%
Blower Motor
$76median
$25$405
35wide ±422%
Exhaust Manifold
$153median
$10$1,300
36wide ±302%
Transmission Control Module
$125median
$20$774
37wide ±407%
Steering Column
$170median
$40$1,425
38wide ±119%
Fuel Tank
$170median
$40$445
39wide ±176%
Window Regulator
$86median
$30$333
40spread ±42%
Instrument Cluster
$65median
$20$75
41wide ±89%
Torque Converter
$225median
$99$500
42wide ±245%
Steering Wheel
$129median
$38$671
43wide ±731%
Car Radio
$175median
$40$2,600
44wide ±172%
Heater Core
$116median
$45$445
45wide ±209%
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
50wide ±2739%
Air Bag
$182median
$30$9,999
51wide ±123%
Door Assembly
$490median
$71$1,276
52wide ±108%
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 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$99
Forte$100
$1 diff2,232 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$106
Forte$100
$6 diff2,193 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsKiaForte
Corolla$78
Forte$100
$22 diff2,106 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaForte
Camry$100
Forte$100
$0 diff1,860 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHondaCivicvsKiaForte
Civic$71
Forte$100
$29 diff1,810 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareKiaSoulvsKiaForte
Soul$104
Forte$100
$4 diff1,808 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±134%
Acura MDX
$99median
$30$295
Acurawide ±154%
Acura RDX
$99median
$20$325
BMWwide ±179%
BMW X3
$78median
$35$315
BMWwide ±170%
BMW X5
$78median
$35$300
Chevywide ±269%
Chevy Colorado
$78median
$25$445
Chevywide ±163%
Chevy Equinox
$99median
$20$343
Kiawide ±385%
Kia Optima
$100median
$30$800
Kiawide ±118%
Kia Seltos
$100median
$40$275
Kiawide ±210%
Kia Sorento
$99median
$35$450
Kiawide ±219%
Kia Soul
$104median
$25$480
Kiawide ±233%
Kia Sportage
$100median
$35$500
Kiawide ±197%
Kia Telluride
$78median
$30$338
Common questions
Kia Forte ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Kia Forte?
Based on 865 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte ignition switch lists between $25 and $375, with a median asking price of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $100, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte ignition switch?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 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 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte ignition switch listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 13 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 key switch?
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The Kia Forte ignition switch prices on this page apply — median $100, from 865 salvage yard listings.