Kia Forte starter price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $120
- High
- $309
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte starter ?
How much does a used Kia Forte starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte starter costs $25 to $309, with a median asking price of $85. Based on 1,174 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (13 model years), updated Sep 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$107
Grade B (good)$90
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$309803 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$309272 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$30–$7999 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$309 | 803 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$309 | 272 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$79 | 99 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$107
Grade B$90
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$309 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $85
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $180–$535
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte starter cost by year?
2024200 listingsFits 13 years$76$25 – $2682023200 listingsFits 13 years$75$35 – $3092022200 listingsFits 13 years$75$35 – $3092021200 listingsFits 13 years$77$25 – $2692020200 listingsFits 13 years$110$30 – $271201950 listingsFits 8 years$50$35 – $2372018150 listingsFits 11 years$110$30 – $2712017200 listingsFits 13 years$100$25 – $268
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte starter cost?
A used Kia Forte starter costs between $25 and $309, with a median asking price of $85. That figure comes from 1,174 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 19% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $107.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, VIN D (8th digit), lists at a $50 median, while 1.6L (turbo), VIN C (8th digit) commands $122, a 144% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2018 tops the table at $110. Parts from 2017–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 22% below the Ford F150 ($109), 1% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 10% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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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 ±459%
Radiator
$143median
$50$1,363
11wide ±9980%
AC Compressor
$126median
$25$25,175
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Transfer Case
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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 starter prices
Startercompare
DodgeChallengervsKiaForte
Challenger$85
Forte$85
$0 diff2,711 listings
StartercompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$105
Forte$85
$20 diff2,599 listings
StartercompareToyotaCorollavsKiaForte
Corolla$84
Forte$85
$1 diff2,473 listings
StartercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$89
Forte$85
$4 diff2,435 listings
StartercompareKiaFortevsFordMustang
Forte$85
Mustang$105
$20 diff2,347 listings
StartercompareKiaFortevsHondaCivic
Forte$85
Civic$95
$10 diff2,276 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Acurawide ±197%
Acura RDX
$71median
$25$305
BMWwide ±225%
BMW X3
$110median
$49$544
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X5
$121median
$25$524
Chevywide ±237%
Chevy Colorado
$77median
$25$390
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$75median
$20$307
Kiawide ±126%
Kia Optima
$110median
$30$307
Kiawide ±108%
Kia Seltos
$118median
$45$299
Kiawide ±187%
Kia Sorento
$75median
$20$301
Kiawide ±133%
Kia Soul
$100median
$25$290
Kiawide ±155%
Kia Sportage
$86median
$35$301
Kiawide ±138%
Kia Telluride
$110median
$39$343
Common questions
Kia Forte starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Kia Forte?
Based on 1,174 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte starter lists between $25 and $309, with a median asking price of $85.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte starter?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte starter replacement typically runs $180–$535 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $85, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte starter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 4 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 starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte starter listings appear across model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 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 starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Kia Forte starter prices on this page apply — median $85, from 1,174 salvage yard listings.