Kia Forte transmission price snapshot
- Low
- $100
- Average
- $836
- High
- $3,265
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte transmission ?
How much does a used Kia Forte transmission cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Kia Forte transmission costs $100 to $3,265, with a median asking price of $663. Based on 1,380 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2017–2024 (8 model years), updated Aug 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$688
Grade B (good)$644
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$125–$3,2651,004 listings
Grade BStandard used$199–$1,520306 listings
Grade CVisible wearUpdating
Grade XUngraded$100–$2,00070 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $125–$3,265 | 1,004 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $199–$1,520 | 306 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$2,000 | 70 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$688
Grade B$644
Ungraded$575
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $100–$3,265 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte transmission replacement cost?
- Used part
- $663
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $570–$1,800
- 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,235–$2,465
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission replacement cost breakdown
AT (dual clutch transmission, DCT, 1.6L), Hatchback15 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$2,500$1,100 – $2,900
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte transmission cost by year?
2024243 listingsFits 6 years$750$100 – $2,9002023244 listingsFits 6 years$825$200 – $2,9002022239 listingsFits 6 years$701$203 – $2,9002021243 listingsFits 6 years$753$200 – $2,9002020239 listingsFits 6 years$748$203 – $2,900201999 listingsFits 6 years$558$270 – $1,9122018270 listingsFits 2 years$400$125 – $3,265
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte transmission cost?
The going rate for a used Kia Forte transmission is $663 at the median, with listings spanning $100 to $3,265. That figure comes from 1,380 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 7% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $688.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, MT, 2.0L, lists at a $384 median, while AT (dual clutch transmission, DCT, 1.6L), Hatchback commands $2,500, a 551% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $400, while 2023 tops the table at $825. Parts from 2017–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 9% below the Ram 1500 ($725), 67% below the Ford F150 ($2,025), and 74% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($2,510) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used transmission: what to check
- Ask for the donor mileage. Under 80K miles leaves significantly more service life.
- Confirm the torque converter is included with automatics; most yards include it, but verify.
- Match engine and drivetrain exactly. A CVT from a base trim won't fit a manual sport trim.
- Ask if the unit was test-driven or fluid-inspected before the donor was dismantled.
- Plan a fluid and filter change at install. Old fluid in a good unit causes avoidable failures.
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What other Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±132%
Engine
$2,218median
$500$6,357
02wide ±181%
Front Bumper
$240median
$11$880
03wide ±120%
Rear Bumper
$231median
$10$565
04wide ±144%
Hood
$450median
$50$1,350
05wide ±109%
Fender
$232median
$38$544
06wide ±192%
Headlight Assembly
$491median
$25$1,911
07wide ±884%
Tail Light
$157median
$25$2,800
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 transmission prices
Transmissioncompare
HyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$1,133
Forte$663
$470 diff4,101 listings
TransmissioncompareHondaCivicvsKiaForte
Civic$1,037
Forte$663
$374 diff3,778 listings
TransmissioncompareDodgeChallengervsKiaForte
Challenger$1,960
Forte$663
$1,297 diff3,540 listings
TransmissioncompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$1,064
Forte$663
$401 diff3,472 listings
TransmissioncompareDodgeChargervsKiaForte
Charger$1,144
Forte$663
$481 diff3,412 listings
TransmissioncompareKiaSorentovsKiaForte
Sorento$770
Forte$663
$107 diff3,384 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±124%
Acura MDX
$1,346median
$150$3,500
Acurawide ±212%
Acura RDX
$700median
$135$3,102
BMWwide ±300%
BMW X3
$1,003median
$2$6,015
BMWwide ±258%
BMW X5
$1,850median
$51$9,609
Chevywide ±126%
Chevy Colorado
$2,040median
$150$5,300
Chevywide ±249%
Chevy Equinox
$700median
$110$3,594
Kiawide ±323%
Kia Optima
$649median
$75$4,267
Kiawide ±100%
Kia Seltos
$823median
$202$1,850
Kiawide ±745%
Kia Sorento
$770median
$100$11,573
Kiawide ±271%
Kia Soul
$998median
$89$5,500
Kiawide ±204%
Kia Sportage
$908median
$100$3,800
Kiawide ±114%
Kia Telluride
$995median
$434$2,700
Common questions
Kia Forte transmission FAQ
How much is a used transmission for a Kia Forte?
Based on 1,380 priced salvage yard listings, a used Kia Forte transmission lists between $100 and $3,265, with a median asking price of $663.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte transmission?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte transmission replacement typically runs $1,235–$2,465 all-in: the median used transmission for this model lists at $663, and independent-shop labor for transmission replacement typically takes 6–12 hours at $95–$150/hr ($570–$1,800). The labor figure does not include transmission fluid and filter, and a torque converter check on automatics. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Kia Forte transmission?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 6 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, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Kia Forte transmission years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Kia Forte transmission listings appear across model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 8 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 gearbox?
A gearbox is another name for a transmission. The Kia Forte transmission prices on this page apply — median $663, from 1,380 salvage yard listings.