Used 2015 Kia Forte starter from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2015 Kia Forte Starter prices

Year-specific used starter pricing for the 2015 Kia Forte, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 19, 2026

Part overview

About the 2015 Kia Forte starter

A used 2015 Kia Forte starter costs between $30 and $216, with a median of $65 from 117 salvage yard listings.

What the starter does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used starter price guide →

Also known asStarter Motor
Price summary

A used 2015 Kia Forte starter costs $30 to $216, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 117 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2021 (10 model years), updated Sep 19, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$203

2015 Kia Forte starter price snapshot

USD
Low
$30
Average
$109
High
$216
150 listings observed · 117 priced listings used · last updated Sep 19, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$21680 listings
Grade BStandard used$203–$2031 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$7036 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$216 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2015 Kia Forte starter replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$65
2015 Kia Forte median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$160–$515
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

1.6L (turbo)43 listingsInterchange 2012–2021$110$40 – $216
1.8L37 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$65$30 – $216
2.0L37 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$65$30 – $216

Year-specific context

How does the 2015 Kia Forte compare?

The 2015 guide is based on 150 observed listings, including 117 with posted prices. Its $65 median is 17% below the Kia Forte guide's $78 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2015 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Shopping across all 10 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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$125median
$35$550
02wide ±216%

ABS Module

$126median
$35$580
03wide ±268%

Air Bag

$125median
$30$700
04wide ±243%

Alternator

$75median
$25$390
05wide ±198%

Axle Shaft

$110median
$25$460
06wide ±178%

Blower Motor

$86median
$25$331
07wide ±299%

Brake Caliper

$71median
$15$439
08wide ±138%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$400median
$79$1,183
09wide ±130%

Front Bumper

$223median
$69$650
10wide ±99%

Rear Bumper

$250median
$70$565
11wide ±275%

Car Radio

$161median
$30$916
12wide ±235%

Center Console

$106median
$25$524
13wide ±145%

AC Condenser

$143median
$35$450
14wide ±146%

Control Arm

$100median
$35$327
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Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±161%

Door Assembly

$375median
$71$1,276
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Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±88%

Engine

$2,244median
$1,050$5,020
19wide ±146%

Engine Computer

$138median
$38$440
20wide ±279%

Exhaust Manifold

$200median
$35$1,149
21wide ±127%

Fender

$195median
$50$544
22wide ±188%

Fog Light

$125median
$25$495
23wide ±133%

Front Seat

$161median
$50$478
24wide ±192%

Fuel Pump

$90median
$30$375
25wide ±156%

Fuel Tank

$125median
$40$431
26wide ±160%

Grille

$137median
$26$465
27wide ±214%

Headlight Assembly

$425median
$95$1,911
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Heater Core

Price data updating

29wide ±120%

Hood

$450median
$100$1,181
30wide ±156%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$39$350
31tight ±19%

Instrument Cluster

$65median
$50$75
32wide ±94%

Intake Manifold

$171median
$65$387
33spread ±41%

Master Cylinder

$190median
$35$190
34wide ±153%

Side Mirror

$145median
$30$474
35wide ±198%

Power Steering Pump

$101median
$40$440
36wide ±101%

Quarter Panel

$460median
$175$1,108
37wide ±166%

Radiator

$125median
$40$455
38wide ±206%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$25$395
39wide ±232%

Steering Column

$155median
$40$760
40wide ±144%

Steering Rack

$125median
$30$390
41wide ±189%

Steering Wheel

$135median
$35$544
42wide ±115%

Strut

$125median
$35$323
43wide ±148%

Sunroof

$191median
$50$614
44wide ±225%

Tail Light

$150median
$25$699
45wide ±177%

Tailgate

$387median
$65$1,437
46wide ±94%

Throttle Body

$71median
$29$163
47wide ±151%

Torque Converter

$100median
$99$400
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Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±289%

Transmission

$450median
$95$2,700
50wide ±179%

Transmission Control Module

$105median
$30$405
51wide ±102%

Turbocharger

$374median
$115$876
52wide ±145%

Water Pump

$65median
$20$209
53wide ±228%

Wheels

$136median
$25$644
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Window Regulator

$82median
$30$333

Common questions

2015 Kia Forte starter FAQ

How much is a used 2015 Kia Forte starter?

Based on 117 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2015 Kia Forte starter lists between $30 and $216, with a median asking price of $65.

How much does it cost to replace a 2015 Kia Forte starter?

Using a used part, a 2015 Kia Forte starter replacement typically runs $160–$515 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $65, 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.

Will a 2015 Kia Forte starter fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2015 Kia Forte starter also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 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 2015 Kia Forte starter motor?

A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2015 Kia Forte starter — median $65, from 117 listings.

2015 Kia Forte Starter Cost — Used From $30 to $216