Kia Forte tail light price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $177
- High
- $2,800
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte tail light ?
How much does a used Kia Forte tail light cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte tail light costs $25 to $2,800, with a median asking price of $157. Based on 5,146 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wearUpdating
Grade BStandard usedUpdating
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$25–$2,8005,146 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade BStandard used | Updating | — | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$2,800 | 5,146 |
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte tail light replacement cost?
- Used part
- $157
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$150
- 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $205–$305
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tail light replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte tail light cost by year?
2026179 listingsFits 4 years$280$45 – $6992024687 listingsFits 6 years$190$35 – $4942023684 listingsFits 6 years$193$35 – $4942022688 listingsFits 6 years$193$35 – $4942021686 listingsFits 6 years$165$35 – $6432020705 listingsFits 6 years$201$25 – $4952019580 listingsFits 6 years$136$35 – $2,8002018779 listingsFits 5 years$100$25 – $2,8002017829 listingsFits 5 years$100$25 – $2,8002016587 listingsFits 5 years$85$25 – $450
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte tail light cost?
Expect to pay $25–$2,800 for a used Kia Forte tail light; the median listing asks $157. That figure comes from 5,146 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, liftgate mounted, LH, lists at a $195 median, while quarter mounted, RH commands $384, a 97% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $85, while 2026 tops the table at $280. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 48% below the Ford Edge ($301), 5% above the Jeep Grand Cherokee ($150), and 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($201) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tail light: what to check
- Inspect for cracked housings and water stains inside the lens.
- Confirm body-mounted vs trunk-mounted. Most vehicles use both and they don't interchange.
- LED tail lights are far pricier than bulb versions; verify which your trim uses.
- Check the wiring pigtail condition if included.
Keep browsing this vehicle
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 ±2983%
Alternator
$75median
$25$4,500
09wide ±167%
Starter
$85median
$25$309
10wide ±459%
Radiator
$143median
$50$1,363
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 tail light prices
Tail Lightcompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$201
Forte$157
$44 diff10,442 listings
Tail LightcompareKiaFortevsFordFusion
Forte$157
Fusion$88
$69 diff9,613 listings
Tail LightcompareKiaFortevsToyotaCamry
Forte$157
Camry$156
$1 diff9,442 listings
Tail LightcompareKiaFortevsMazda3
Forte$157
3$210
$53 diff9,203 listings
Tail LightcompareKiaFortevsGMCTerrain
Forte$157
Terrain$105
$52 diff9,001 listings
Tail LightcompareKiaFortevsChevyMalibu
Forte$157
Malibu$115
$42 diff8,908 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$200median
$75$588
Acurawide ±88%
Acura RDX
$182median
$59$380
BMWwide ±138%
BMW X3
$237median
$45$699
BMWwide ±156%
BMW X5
$225median
$40$744
Chevywide ±196%
Chevy Colorado
$159median
$20$642
Chevywide ±8970%
Chevy Equinox
$168median
$35$30,175
Kiawide ±1110%
Kia Optima
$125median
$25$2,800
Kiawide ±108%
Kia Seltos
$140median
$39$341
Kiawide ±550%
Kia Sorento
$251median
$40$2,800
Kiawide ±257%
Kia Soul
$170median
$15$889
Kiawide ±642%
Kia Sportage
$216median
$25$2,800
Kiawide ±5467%
Kia Telluride
$230median
$25$25,175
Common questions
Kia Forte tail light FAQ
How much is a used tail light for a Kia Forte?
Based on 5,146 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte tail light lists between $25 and $2,800, with a median asking price of $157.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte tail light?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte tail light replacement typically runs $205–$305 all-in: the median used tail light for this model lists at $157, and independent-shop labor for tail light replacement typically takes 0.5–1 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$150). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte tail light?
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 2026, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte tail light years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte tail light listings appear across model years 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 11 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 taillight?
A taillight is another name for a tail light. The Kia Forte tail light prices on this page apply — median $157, from 5,146 salvage yard listings.