2020 Kia Forte starter price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $127
- High
- $271

Year-specific price guide
A used 2020 Kia Forte starter costs $30 to $271, with a median asking price of $110. Based on 177 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2024 (13 model years), updated Aug 7, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$271 | 129 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$216 | 39 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$55 | 9 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$271 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Year-specific context
The 2020 guide is based on 200 observed listings, including 177 with posted prices. Its $110 median is 29% above the Kia Forte guide's $85 median.
Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2020 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Shopping across all 13 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
Based on 177 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2020 Kia Forte starter lists between $30 and $271, with a median asking price of $110.
Using a used part, a 2020 Kia Forte starter replacement typically runs $205–$560 all-in: the median used starter for this year lists at $110, 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2020 Kia Forte starter also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 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.
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The prices on this page cover the 2020 Kia Forte starter — median $110, from 177 listings.