Kia Forte tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $462
- High
- $1,437
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte tailgate?
Asking prices from 542 salvage yards in 41 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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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 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Kia Forte tailgate costs $65 to $1,437, with a median asking price of $387. Based on 1,841 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Sep 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte tailgate is listed
We found priced Kia Forte tailgate listings at 542 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 299 listings (16% of the total) from 56 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $288, while Michigan yards ask $714, 148% 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 | 299 | 56 | $400+3% |
| Texas | 283 | 68 | $300-22% |
| Florida | 247 | 54 | $300-22% |
| Arizona | 110 | 17 | $350-10% |
| Georgia | 91 | 25 | $288-26% |
| Michigan | 74 | 32 | $714+84% |
| Illinois | 60 | 25 | $613+58% |
| Tennessee | 54 | 18 | $400+3% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $387 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $387
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $530–$910
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte tailgate cost by year?
20252 listingsNo priced listings yet2024114 listingsFits 3 years$1,026$450 – $1,388202359 listingsFits 3 years$895$450 – $1,3232022117 listingsFits 3 years$1,035$400 – $1,4372021175 listingsFits 3 years$656$200 – $1,0972020173 listingsFits 3 years$560$120 – $1,102201970 listingsFits 3 years$525$188 – $1,0702018427 listingsFits 5 years$350$85 – $8992017536 listingsFits 5 years$320$65 – $8992016446 listingsFits 5 years$229$75 – $7212015232 listingsFits 4 years$200$75 – $721
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte tailgate 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, Hatchback, lists at a $895 median, while Sedan, spoiler commands $1,108, a 24% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2022 tops the table at $1,035. Parts from 2014–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 65% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 10% below the Ford Mustang ($431), and 48% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 ±114%
Strut
$128median
$30$323
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsKiaForte
F250$1,100
Forte$387
$713 diff7,231 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsKiaForte
Mustang$431
Forte$387
$44 diff7,023 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$739
Forte$387
$352 diff6,998 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsKiaForte
Camaro$400
Forte$387
$13 diff6,839 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$600
Forte$387
$213 diff4,974 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsKiaForte
Challenger$453
Forte$387
$66 diff4,518 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Kiawide ±82%
Kia K5
$911median
$370$1,871
Kiawide ±135%
Kia Optima
$300median
$90$900
Kiawide ±110%
Kia Seltos
$1,026median
$408$2,655
Kiawide ±222%
Kia Sorento
$999median
$170$4,600
Kiawide ±223%
Kia Soul
$445median
$75$2,057
Kiawide ±279%
Kia Sportage
$731median
$125$4,205
Kiawide ±61%
Kia Telluride
$1,923median
$800$3,135
Common questions
Kia Forte tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $387 across 1,841 priced listings from 542 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte tailgate?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte tailgate replacement typically runs $530–$910 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $387, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 2025, 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte tailgate fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.