Used 2016 Kia Forte tailgate from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Kia Forte Tailgate prices

Year-specific used tailgate pricing for the 2016 Kia Forte, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedSep 8, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Kia Forte tailgate

A used 2016 Kia Forte tailgate costs between $75 and $721, with a median of $229 from 338 salvage yard listings.

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 2016 Kia Forte tailgate costs $75 to $721, with a median asking price of $229. Based on 338 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2018 (5 model years), updated Sep 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

2016 Kia Forte tailgate price snapshot

USD
Low
$75
Average
$255
High
$721
446 listings observed · 338 priced listings used · last updated Sep 8, 2026· How we price·

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What is the 2016 Kia Forte tailgate replacement cost?

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Used part
$229
2016 Kia Forte median asking price
Labor
$145–$525
1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$375–$755
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

Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant

Htbk, incandescent lamps, w/o rear view camera47 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$420$75 – $510
Cpe, LED lamps, rear view camera44 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$246$75 – $537
Cpe, incandescent lamps, w/o rear view camera41 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$210$75 – $381
Cpe, incandescent lamps, rear view camera40 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$180$95 – $364
Htbk, incandescent lamps, rear view camera29 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$229$106 – $494
Htbk, LED lamps, rear view camera28 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$170$126 – $447
Sdn, LED lamps, rear view camera25 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$225$150 – $400
Sdn, incandescent lamps, rear view camera20 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$200$174 – $303
Sdn, incandescent lamps, w/o rear view camera; keyless entry20 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$215$175 – $445
Sdn, incandescent lamps, w/o rear view camera; w/o keyless entry20 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$189$75 – $572
Cpe, LED lamps, w/o rear view camera12 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$300$150 – $585
Htbk, LED lamps, w/o rear view camera10 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$325$140 – $721
Sdn, LED lamps, w/o rear view camera2 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$250$99 – $250

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Kia Forte compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 446 observed listings, including 338 with posted prices. Its $229 median is 41% below the Kia Forte guide's $387 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #2 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 5 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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01wide ±136%

AC Compressor

$125median
$35$374
02wide ±216%

ABS Module

$126median
$35$580
03wide ±268%

Air Bag

$125median
$30$700
04wide ±240%

Alternator

$75median
$30$390
05wide ±205%

Axle Shaft

$106median
$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 ±148%

AC Condenser

$140median
$35$450
14wide ±146%

Control Arm

$100median
$35$327
15

Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±161%

Door Assembly

$375median
$71$1,276
17

Drive Shaft

Price data updating

18wide ±82%

Engine

$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
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 ±156%

Grille

$140median
$29$465
27wide ±214%

Headlight Assembly

$425median
$95$1,911
28

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 ±160%

Radiator

$130median
$40$455
38wide ±206%

Rear View Mirror

$90median
$25$395
39wide ±184%

Starter

$77median
$25$309
40wide ±232%

Steering Column

$155median
$40$760
41wide ±144%

Steering Rack

$125median
$30$390
42wide ±189%

Steering Wheel

$135median
$35$544
43wide ±114%

Strut

$128median
$30$323
44wide ±148%

Sunroof

$191median
$50$614
45wide ±225%

Tail Light

$150median
$25$699
46wide ±94%

Throttle Body

$71median
$29$163
47wide ±151%

Torque Converter

$100median
$99$400
48

Transfer Case

Price data updating

49wide ±289%

Transmission

$451median
$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 ±213%

Wheels

$145median
$25$644
54wide ±185%

Window Regulator

$82median
$30$333

Common questions

2016 Kia Forte tailgate FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Kia Forte tailgate?

Based on 338 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Kia Forte tailgate lists between $75 and $721, with a median asking price of $229.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Kia Forte tailgate?

Using a used part, a 2016 Kia Forte tailgate replacement typically runs $375–$755 all-in: the median used tailgate for this year lists at $229, 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.

Will a 2016 Kia Forte tailgate fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Kia Forte tailgate also appear under model years 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 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 2016 Kia Forte truck tailgate?

A truck tailgate is another name for a tailgate. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Kia Forte tailgate — median $229, from 338 listings.

2016 Kia Forte Tailgate Cost — Used From $75 to $721