2021 Kia Forte market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2021 Kia Forte right now, from 165 current listings at 151 dealerships across 37 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices
2021 Kia Forte key facts
- Body style
- Sedan
- Powertrains
- Gas
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrains
- FWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 25–31 / 32–41 / 28–35
- Fuel
- Regular
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- GT and FE, LXS
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- Mexico
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 2 recall campaigns
2021 Kia Forte overview
The 2021 Kia Forte is a sedan, offered with gas powertrains (FWD). EPA ratings for its 5 tested versions range 28–35 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall and lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 165 listed now, with a median asking price of $12,990 and median 85,116 miles.
2021 Kia Forte: the market right now
Half of the 165 listings ask between $10,900 and $14,995.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2021 Kia Forte: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $600 lower asking price.
2021 Kia Forte: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $10,900 and $14,995; the most common band is $12,000–$13,000 (26 listings).
2021 Kia Forte: listings by state (top 10)
Florida has the most, with 18 listings (11% of 165).
2021 Kia Forte: listings by trim (top 5)
LXS is the most-listed trim (60 listings); GT-Line has the highest median asking price of these, $15,108.
2021 Kia Forte for sale now: best value first
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2021 Kia Forte EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 31 / 41 / 35 |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 29 / 40 / 33 |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 27 / 37 / 31 |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | FWD | Regular | 27 / 35 / 30 |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 25 / 32 / 28 |
2021 Kia Forte safety ratings & recalls
2 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 4 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
- STEERING:COLUMNNHTSA campaign 22V304000 · reported May 5, 2022
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULENHTSA campaign 21V164000 · reported March 11, 2021
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with…
2021 Kia Forte price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 6, 10:12 AM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Price-cut activity: #2446 of 2,970 cohorts nationally over 7 days (0% of 141 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #2446 of 2,970 cohorts nationally over 30 days (0% of 141 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 0% of 141 listings cut (average —), 0 new, 1 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same-car 7d | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 140 | $12,995 | — | 0% | — | — | 0 / 1 |
| The South | 63 | $12,932 | ▼ −0.5% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 1 |
| The West | 37 | $12,995 | ● 0.0% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
Daily trend chart: one point per day since tracking began; it appears after the second day of tracking.
Kia Forte market data by model year
- 2024 Forte263 · $18.5k
- 2023 Forte270 · $18k
- 2022 Forte102 · $16k
- 2021 Forte165 · $13k
- 2020 Forte109 · $12k
- 2019 Forte114 · $10.5k
- 2018 Forte88 · $8.9k
- 2017 Forte137 · $7.6k
- 2016 Forte73 · $7.9k
- 2015 Forte57 · $6.5k
- 2014 Forte79 · $6.4k
- 2013 Forte18 · $5.7k
- 2012 Forte28 · $5.9k
- 2011 Forte16 · $4.2k
- 2010 Forte33 · $5k
2021 Kia Forte for sale by city
- Kia FORTE in Houston, TX34
- Kia Forte in Phoenix, AZ20
- Kia Forte in Oklahoma City, OK20
- Kia Forte in Jacksonville, FL16
- Kia Forte in El Paso, TX16
- Kia Forte in Columbus, OH15
- Kia Forte in Tucson, AZ14
- Kia Forte in Tampa, FL14
- Kia Forte in Amherst, NY14
- Kia Forte in Summerville, SC14
- Kia Forte in Tallahassee, FL11
- Kia Forte in Indianapolis, IN10
- Kia Forte in Greensboro, NC10
- Kia Forte in Miami, FL9
- Kia Forte in Virginia Beach, VA9
- Kia Forte in Fresno, CA8
- Kia Forte in Honolulu, HI8
- Kia Forte in Albuquerque, NM8
- Kia Forte in Hamilton, OH8
- Kia Forte in Chattanooga, TN8
- Kia Forte in Austin, TX8
- Kia Forte in Mesa, AZ7
- Kia Forte in San Jose, CA7
- Kia Forte in Monroeville, PA7
- Kia Forte in South Salt Lake, UT7
- Kia Forte in Lexington, KY6
- Kia Forte in Pittsburgh, PA6
- Kia Forte in Frisco, TX6
- Kia Forte in Richmond, VA6
- Kia Forte in Scottsdale, AZ5
- Kia Forte in Marietta, GA5
- Kia Forte in Boise, ID5
- Kia Forte in Shrewsbury, MA5
- Kia Forte in Saint Joseph, MO5
- Kia Forte in Yakima, WA5
- Kia Forte in Anchorage, AK4
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2021 Kia Forte?
- Across 165 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2021 Kia Forte is $12,990. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $9,159 and $16,419. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Kia Forte are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 165 vehicles from 151 dealerships in 37 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2021 Kia Forte?
- The median odometer reading is 85,116 miles; the middle half of listings show between 60,001 and 111,250 miles (165 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2021 Kia Forte?
- Half of current listings ask between $10,900 and $14,995 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $12,990. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
- Where are the most Kia Forte for sale?
- Florida has the most current listings (18), followed by Texas (17).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.