Kia Forte strut price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $137
- High
- $323
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte strut?
Asking prices from 401 salvage yards in 45 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Last updatedOct 31, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Kia Forte strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Kia Forte strut costs $30 to $323, with a median asking price of $128. Based on 1,330 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$153
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$320796 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$323468 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$17566 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$320 | 796 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$323 | 468 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$175 | 66 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$153
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$323 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte strut is listed
We found priced Kia Forte strut listings at 401 salvage yards across 45 states. California supplies the most, with 245 listings (11% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $61, while Michigan yards ask $200, 228% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 245 | 26 | $96-25% |
| Florida | 143 | 18 | $135+5% |
| Illinois | 124 | 17 | $75-41% |
| Arizona | 124 | 11 | $115-10% |
| Michigan | 102 | 29 | $200+56% |
| Wisconsin | 101 | 14 | $104-19% |
| Pennsylvania | 100 | 18 | $61-52% |
| Texas | 94 | 31 | $100-22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $128 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $128
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $225–$430
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte strut cost by year?
2024267 listingsFits 5 years$138$30 – $2952023237 listingsFits 5 years$125$46 – $3232022233 listingsFits 5 years$125$46 – $3232021240 listingsFits 6 years$143$35 – $3202020240 listingsFits 6 years$144$49 – $2852019100 listingsFits 3 years$135$50 – $2982018100 listingsFits 5 years$60$45 – $2372017100 listingsFits 5 years$55$55 – $552016100 listingsFits 5 years$60$45 – $237201569 listingsFits 5 years$75$50 – $294
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte strut are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, (front), Hatchback, 2.0L, RH, lists at a $76 median, while (front), Hatchback, 1.6L (turbo), RH commands $161, a 112% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $55, while 2020 tops the table at $144. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 63% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 35% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 2% above the Ford Explorer ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Side Mirror
$145median
$30$474
02wide ±225%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$699
03wide ±156%
Grille
$140median
$29$465
04wide ±205%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$460
05wide ±213%
Wheels
$145median
$25$644
06wide ±289%
Transmission
$451median
$95$2,700
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
11wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
12wide ±240%
Alternator
$75median
$30$390
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaForte
Class$350
Forte$128
$222 diff11,023 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsKiaForte
Compass$95
Forte$128
$33 diff6,626 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsKiaForte
Charger$100
Forte$128
$28 diff6,027 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsKiaForte
Challenger$154
Forte$128
$26 diff5,999 listings
StrutcompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaForte
Class$621
Forte$128
$493 diff5,671 listings
StrutcompareHondaCivicvsKiaForte
Civic$125
Forte$128
$3 diff5,519 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±166%
BMW X3
$205median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$164median
$42$500
Chevywide ±127%
Chevy Tahoe
$237median
$50$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±214%
Dodge Challenger
$154median
$30$690
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Charger
$100median
$20$600
Kiawide ±201%
Kia Optima
$75median
$20$321
Kiawide ±264%
Kia Sorento
$110median
$25$606
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Soul
$100median
$35$298
Common questions
Kia Forte strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $128 across 1,330 priced listings from 401 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $116. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $55.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte strut?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte strut replacement typically runs $225–$430 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $128, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
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, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte strut fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.