Kia Forte torque converter price snapshot
- Low
- $99
- Average
- $228
- High
- $500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte torque converter ?
How much does a used Kia Forte torque converter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte torque converter costs $99 to $500, with a median asking price of $225. Based on 21 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (10 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$225
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$99–$50016 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$1003 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$3001 listings
Grade XUngraded$250–$2501 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $99–$500 | 16 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$100 | 3 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$300 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $250–$250 | 1 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$225
Grade B$100
Grade C$300
Ungraded$250
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $99–$500 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte torque converter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $225
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $475–$1,500
- 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $700–$1,725
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for torque converter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full torque converter replacement cost breakdown
Non-Interchange search using Kia Forte and similar models
1 listings$400$400 – $400Non-Interchange search using only Kia Forte
1 listings$400$400 – $400Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte torque converter cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte torque converter cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Forte torque converter is $225 at the median, with listings spanning $99 to $500. That figure comes from 21 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2019 tops the table at $500. Parts from 2017–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 5% above the Jeep Cherokee ($215), 63% below the Ford F150 ($612), and 55% above the Chevy Equinox ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used torque converter: what to check
- Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage. Lower-mileage parts carry more remaining life and resale value.
- Confirm the warranty. Many salvage yards offer 30–90 day guarantees; some sell extended coverage.
- Verify fitment against your VIN or the part number on your old unit, not just year and model.
- Ask whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quoted price.
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$500$6,357
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$663median
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Rear Bumper
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$450median
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Fender
$232median
$38$544
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Headlight Assembly
$491median
$25$1,911
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Tail Light
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$75median
$25$4,500
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$85median
$25$309
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Radiator
$143median
$50$1,363
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$126median
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Axle Shaft
$111median
$25$460
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$105median
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$114median
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ABS Module
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Brake Caliper
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Tailgate
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Exhaust Manifold
$153median
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Transmission Control Module
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Steering Wheel
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$91median
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$202median
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$190median
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$175median
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$119median
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$182median
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$490median
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$395median
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Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte torque converter prices
Torque Convertercompare
ChevyTraxvsKiaForte
Trax$141
Forte$225
$84 diff220 listings
Torque ConvertercompareHyundaiSonatavsKiaForte
Sonata$135
Forte$225
$90 diff182 listings
Torque ConvertercompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$755
Forte$225
$530 diff160 listings
Torque ConvertercompareChevyMalibuvsKiaForte
Malibu$167
Forte$225
$58 diff158 listings
Torque ConvertercompareKiaOptimavsKiaForte
Optima$125
Forte$225
$100 diff134 listings
Torque ConvertercompareDodgeChargervsKiaForte
Charger$250
Forte$225
$25 diff131 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
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Acura MDX
$400median
$199$750
Acurawide ±156%
Acura RDX
$200median
$70$695
BMWspread ±24%
BMW X3
$250median
$132$250
BMWspread ±59%
BMW X5
$210median
$200$449
Chevytight ±5%
Chevy Colorado
$275median
$248$275
Chevywide ±119%
Chevy Equinox
$145median
$55$400
Kiawide ±380%
Kia Optima
$125median
$50$1,000
Kiaspread ±40%
Kia Sorento
$250median
$100$300
Kiawide ±63%
Kia Soul
$100median
$100$225
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$231median
$95$574
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Kia Telluride
$225median
$95$400
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Common questions
Kia Forte torque converter FAQ
How much is a used torque converter for a Kia Forte?
Based on 21 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte torque converter lists between $99 and $500, with a median asking price of $225.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte torque converter?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte torque converter replacement typically runs $700–$1,725 all-in: the median used torque converter for this model lists at $225, and independent-shop labor for torque converter replacement typically takes 5–10 hours at $95–$150/hr ($475–$1,500). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, since the transmission must be removed to access the converter. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte torque converter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 2 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 2024, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte torque converter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte torque converter listings appear across model years 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 10 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 transmission torque converter?
A transmission torque converter is another name for a torque converter. The Kia Forte torque converter prices on this page apply — median $225, from 21 salvage yard listings.