Kia Forte radiator price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $194
- High
- $1,363
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte radiator ?
How much does a used Kia Forte radiator cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte radiator costs $50 to $1,363, with a median asking price of $143. Based on 849 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2005–2024 (19 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$149
Grade B (good)$138
Grade C (fair)$106
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$1,363573 listings
Grade BStandard used$56–$441217 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$1064 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$51055 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$1,363 | 573 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $56–$441 | 217 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $75–$106 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$510 | 55 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$149
Grade B$138
Grade C$106
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$1,363 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte radiator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $143
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$600
- 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $335–$745
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for radiator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include coolant refill and system bleed. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full radiator replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte radiator cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte radiator cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Forte radiator is $143 at the median, with listings spanning $50 to $1,363. That figure comes from 849 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 41% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $149.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.6L (turbo), lists at a $137 median, while 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit) commands $175, a 28% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $134, while 2018 tops the table at $156. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 12% below the Ford Explorer ($162), 16% below the Jeep Wrangler ($170), and 34% below the Mercedes E Class ($216) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used radiator: what to check
- Inspect for bent fins, crusted seams, and dried coolant trails, all signs of leaks.
- Confirm automatic vs manual transmission versions; auto radiators include cooler lines.
- Plastic end tanks age badly. Favor low-mileage donors.
- Pressure-tested units are worth the premium; ask.
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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 ±9980%
AC Compressor
$126median
$25$25,175
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Transfer Case
Price data updating
13wide ±196%
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
18wide ±99%
Turbocharger
$392median
$100$876
19wide ±137%
AC Condenser
$150median
$40$450
20wide ±211%
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
24wide ±167%
ABS Module
$163median
$35$580
25
Differential
Price data updating
26wide ±263%
Engine Computer
$150median
$35$824
27wide ±177%
Throttle Body
$71median
$20$271
28wide ±322%
Brake Caliper
$75median
$10$493
29
Drive Shaft
Price data updating
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
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 radiator prices
Radiatorcompare
MercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$216
Forte$143
$73 diff4,185 listings
RadiatorcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$269
Forte$143
$126 diff3,570 listings
RadiatorcompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaForte
Sonata$183
Forte$143
$40 diff3,088 listings
RadiatorcompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$182
Forte$143
$39 diff2,838 listings
RadiatorcompareFordMustangvsKiaForte
Mustang$165
Forte$143
$22 diff2,321 listings
RadiatorcompareHondaAccordvsKiaForte
Accord$150
Forte$143
$7 diff2,273 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±617%
Acura MDX
$145median
$60$1,850
Acurawide ±323%
Acura RDX
$123median
$51$845
BMWwide ±773%
BMW X3
$209median
$45$3,275
BMWwide ±361%
BMW X5
$398median
$25$2,900
Chevywide ±577%
Chevy Colorado
$182median
$48$2,150
Chevywide ±160%
Chevy Equinox
$170median
$50$595
Kiawide ±604%
Kia Optima
$146median
$35$1,800
Kiawide ±143%
Kia Seltos
$201median
$53$626
Kiawide ±8728%
Kia Sorento
$172median
$50$30,075
Kiawide ±367%
Kia Soul
$135median
$45$1,037
Kiawide ±390%
Kia Sportage
$207median
$20$1,636
Kiawide ±442%
Kia Telluride
$200median
$45$1,814
Common questions
Kia Forte radiator FAQ
How much is a used radiator for a Kia Forte?
Based on 849 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte radiator lists between $50 and $1,363, with a median asking price of $143.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte radiator?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte radiator replacement typically runs $335–$745 all-in: the median used radiator for this model lists at $143, and independent-shop labor for radiator replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include coolant refill and system bleed. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte radiator?
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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte radiator years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte radiator listings appear across model years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 19 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 engine radiator?
A engine radiator is another name for a radiator. The Kia Forte radiator prices on this page apply — median $143, from 849 salvage yard listings.