Kia Forte window regulator price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $107
- High
- $333
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte window regulator?
Asking prices from 192 salvage yards in 33 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
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Part overview
About the Kia Forte window regulator
What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →
Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary
A used Kia Forte window regulator costs $30 to $333, with a median asking price of $82. Based on 1,073 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Sep 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$141
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$303731 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$333206 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$502 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$150134 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$303 | 731 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$333 | 206 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$150 | 134 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$141
Grade C$50
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$333 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte window regulator is listed
We found priced Kia Forte window regulator listings at 192 salvage yards across 33 states. California supplies the most, with 268 listings (25% of the total) from 34 yards. Location matters: yards in Minnesota ask a median $58, while Michigan yards ask $151, 160% 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 | 268 | 34 | $99+21% |
| Arizona | 263 | 18 | $75-9% |
| Illinois | 132 | 24 | $99+21% |
| Indiana | 80 | 15 | $100+22% |
| Texas | 72 | 14 | $88+7% |
| Wisconsin | 59 | 12 | $71-13% |
| Michigan | 46 | 13 | $151+84% |
| Minnesota | 16 | 5 | $58-29% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $82 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte window regulator replacement cost?
- Used part
- $82
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$455
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte window regulator cost by year?
202462 listingsFits 6 years$93$60 – $3332023108 listingsFits 6 years$132$30 – $259202230 listingsFits 6 years$201$75 – $225202157 listingsFits 6 years$115$40 – $2402020108 listingsFits 6 years$93$40 – $333201947 listingsFits 6 years$201$61 – $2852018200 listingsFits 5 years$75$41 – $2812017183 listingsFits 5 years$76$40 – $2222016293 listingsFits 5 years$75$35 – $2372015288 listingsFits 5 years$71$35 – $303
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte window regulator cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte window regulator 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 52% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $76.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Sedan, LH, lists at a $93 median, while Hatchback, LH commands $200, a 115% 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 $71, while 2019 tops the table at $201. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 45% below the Ford Transit ($148), 32% below the Ram 1500 ($120), and 51% below the Ram 2500 ($166) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used window regulator: what to check
- Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
- Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
- Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
- Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
- Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.
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 window regulator prices
Window Regulatorcompare
FordTransitvsKiaForte
Transit$148
Forte$82
$66 diff5,842 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam2500vsKiaForte
2500$166
Forte$82
$84 diff4,387 listings
Window RegulatorcompareRam3500vsKiaForte
3500$166
Forte$82
$84 diff4,100 listings
Window RegulatorcompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$144
Forte$82
$62 diff3,271 listings
Window RegulatorcompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$100
Forte$82
$18 diff2,833 listings
Window RegulatorcompareFordF250vsKiaForte
F250$187
Forte$82
$105 diff2,749 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±94%
Acura ILX
$75median
$40$181
Acurawide ±153%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$338
Acurawide ±130%
Acura MDX
$115median
$35$334
Acurawide ±130%
Acura RDX
$101median
$35$297
Acurawide ±146%
Acura TLX
$99median
$30$320
Kiawide ±121%
Kia K5
$116median
$40$321
Kiawide ±167%
Kia Optima
$112median
$30$405
Kiawide ±114%
Kia Seltos
$123median
$35$315
Kiawide ±141%
Kia Sorento
$131median
$40$410
Kiawide ±141%
Kia Soul
$100median
$40$321
Kiawide ±132%
Kia Sportage
$111median
$29$321
Kiawide ±113%
Kia Telluride
$157median
$50$405
Common questions
Kia Forte window regulator FAQ
How much is a used window regulator for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $82 across 1,073 priced listings from 192 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $76. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $71.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte window regulator?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte window regulator replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $82, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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 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 window regulator years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte window regulator fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.