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VIN 3KPFL4A81HE128540 · 2017 Kia Forte

Every dealer listing of this VIN tracked by AutosXchange since 2026-11-10: where it was listed, for how much, and when it left the market. Listed for sale now.

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What this means for you: For sale now at Gary Smith Ford for $12,534. Its car page compares that price with similar cars.

Still for sale at Gary Smith Ford · $12,534View active listing
VIN decoded

2017 Kia Forte EX

Factory details for VIN 3KPFL4A81HE128540 from NHTSA's vehicle database (the manufacturer's own data). The VIN check digit is valid.

Year2017
MakeKia
ModelForte
TrimEX
BodySedan/Saloon
Doors4
Engine2L 4-cylinder
FuelGasoline
Built inTijuana, Mexico

3 NHTSA recalls for the 2017 Kia Forte (all VINs of this model year). Check whether this exact car still has an open recall: NHTSA recall check for this VIN →

  • Air Bags (22V031000): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board a…
  • Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pump (21V260000): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch (21V622000): Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As su…

Decoded data is what the manufacturer reported for this VIN pattern; options and condition of the actual car can differ. Accident and title history are not part of a VIN decode.

Timeline

Dealer listings of this VIN

DealerAddedRemovedFirst listed priceLast listed pricePrice changesOutcome
Gary Smith FordFort Walton Beach, FLNov 10Still listed$12,534$12,534current asking0For saleView listing

2017 Kia Forte: market value

Market value of this car
$5,294
based on 3 comparable cars · same 2016 Forte EX · used · in Florida
High price · $7,240 above market

2017 Kia Forte EX: nationwide prices

Nationwide, last 30 days
Last listed (listings removed): No last listed prices yetFor sale now (asking): $11,399 · based on 6 cars for sale now
based on 8 days of tracking since Nov 5, 2026

Nationwide median, last listed and asking prices per day

  • Nationwide median $11,399
  • Last listed (listings removed) —
  • For sale now (asking) $11,399
2017 Kia Forte EX: nationwide median, last listed median and current asking median per day (30-day window)Nov 10: nationwide median $10,430, last listed —, asking $10,430; Nov 11: nationwide median $11,399, last listed —, asking $11,399; Nov 12: nationwide median $11,399, last listed —, asking $11,399$10.25k$10.5k$10.75k$11k$11.25k$11.5kNov 10Nov 11Nov 12Nov 10: nationwide median $10,430, last listed median —, current asking median $10,430Nov 11: nationwide median $11,399, last listed median —, current asking median $11,399Nov 12: nationwide median $11,399, last listed median —, current asking median $11,399

The market value of this car, at the top, is based on its comparable cars (same 2016 Forte EX · used · in Florida). This chart covers every 2017 Kia Forte EX listed across the U.S., so its figures can differ. Last listed price is the final advertised price of a listing before it was removed from sale, like a stock's last traded price. Nationwide median is the middle price of the last listed prices (listings removed in the window) and the current asking prices together.

This trim for sale now, by area

AreaCarsMedian asking priceTypical range
Florida3$5,294—
Nationwide30$7,997$5,550 – $12,368
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Market for this car: 2017 Kia Forte EX

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About this history

Asking prices advertised by dealers, as tracked by AutosXchange; not final sale prices. "Listing removed" means the listing ended and the VIN has not been advertised by any dealer on AutosXchange since; "Moved" means it appeared at another dealer within 45 days. History begins 2026-11-05.

FAQ

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Where was VIN 3KPFL4A81HE128540 listed for sale?

Gary Smith Ford in Fort Walton Beach, FL from 2026-11-10 (still listed) at $12,534.

Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-12. AutosXchange Intel Hub · Methodology