Used 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2023 Kia Forte Ignition Switch prices

Year-specific used ignition switch pricing for the 2023 Kia Forte, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
Price summary

A used 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch costs $40 to $375, with a median asking price of $116. Based on 140 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2024 (6 model years), updated Aug 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$110
Grade B (good)$159

2023 Kia Forte ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$126
High
$375
142 listings observed · 140 priced listings used · last updated Aug 24, 2026· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40$375118 listings
Grade BStandard used$46$22921 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$300$3001 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40$375 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$116
2023 Kia Forte median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$210–$490
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Hatchback, keyless ignition (Smart Key)50 listingsInterchange 20192023$107$40$229
Sedan, keyless ignition (Smart Key)50 listingsInterchange 20192023$107$40$229
Sedan, conventional ignition40 listingsInterchange 20222024$125$45$375

Year-specific context

How does the 2023 Kia Forte compare?

The 2023 guide is based on 142 observed listings, including 140 with posted prices. Its $116 median is 16% above the Kia Forte guide's $100 median.

Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2023 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024. Shopping across all 6 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.

Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.

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Common questions

2023 Kia Forte ignition switch FAQ

How much is a used 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch?

Based on 140 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch lists between $40 and $375, with a median asking price of $116.

How much does it cost to replace a 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch?

Using a used part, a 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch replacement typically runs $210–$490 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $116, 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.

Will a 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.

How much is a 2023 Kia Forte key switch?

A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2023 Kia Forte ignition switch — median $116, from 140 listings.