Kia Forte ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $39
- Average
- $107
- High
- $350
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte ignition switch?
Asking prices from 329 salvage yards in 46 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
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Part overview
About the Kia Forte ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Kia Forte ignition switch costs $39 to $350, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 1,179 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$106
Grade C (fair)$85
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$39–$350900 listings
Grade BStandard used$42–$339204 listings
Grade CVisible wear$85–$851 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$35074 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $39–$350 | 900 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $42–$339 | 204 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $85–$85 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$350 | 74 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$106
Grade C$85
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $39–$350 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte ignition switch is listed
We found priced Kia Forte ignition switch listings at 329 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 326 listings (18% of the total) from 31 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $51, while Michigan yards ask $157, 208% 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 | 326 | 31 | $100 |
| Texas | 187 | 24 | $99-1% |
| Florida | 120 | 14 | $94-6% |
| Illinois | 111 | 12 | $110+10% |
| Wisconsin | 97 | 12 | $51-49% |
| Indiana | 94 | 13 | $99-1% |
| Arizona | 76 | 10 | $51-49% |
| Michigan | 68 | 17 | $157+57% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Hatchback, conventional ignition
3 listingsInterchange 2021–2024$63$63 – $63Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte ignition switch cost by year?
2024154 listingsFits 6 years$108$40 – $3002023142 listingsFits 6 years$110$40 – $3002022142 listingsFits 6 years$110$40 – $3002021260 listingsFits 6 years$100$45 – $3502020142 listingsFits 6 years$51$45 – $3502019206 listingsFits 6 years$100$45 – $3502018150 listingsFits 5 years$81$39 – $2752017120 listingsFits 5 years$86$45 – $2342016120 listingsFits 5 years$65$40 – $1772015125 listingsFits 5 years$94$55 – $350
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 18% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Hatchback, conventional ignition, lists at a $63 median, while Sedan, conventional ignition commands $125, a 98% 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 2022 tops the table at $110. 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 level with the Mercedes S Class ($100), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 1% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
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 ±290%
Transmission
$456median
$95$2,742
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±240%
Alternator
$75median
$30$390
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
12wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaForte
Class$100
Forte$100
$0 diff3,210 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$100
Forte$100
$0 diff3,048 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaForte
Class$99
Forte$100
$1 diff2,964 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsKiaForte
Camry$100
Forte$100
$0 diff2,713 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsKiaForte
Corolla$78
Forte$100
$22 diff2,527 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$99
Forte$100
$1 diff2,394 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Kiawide ±85%
Kia K5
$100median
$50$219
Kiawide ±213%
Kia Optima
$100median
$25$450
Kiawide ±107%
Kia Seltos
$100median
$40$254
Kiawide ±109%
Kia Sorento
$99median
$35$250
Kiawide ±90%
Kia Soul
$102median
$45$229
Kiawide ±98%
Kia Sportage
$99median
$35$230
Kiawide ±66%
Kia Telluride
$78median
$50$153
Common questions
Kia Forte ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $100 across 1,179 priced listings from 329 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
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.
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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte ignition switch 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.