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KIA Forte Depreciation

A KIA Forte will depreciate 21% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $17,312.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $21,914 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the KIA Forte.

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KIA Forte Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $1,788 91.84% $20,126 12,000 2022
2 $3,318 84.86% $18,596 24,000 2023
3 $3,725 83.00% $18,189 36,000 2024
4 $4,164 81.00% $17,750 48,000 2025
5 $4,602 79.00% $17,312 60,000 2026
6 $4,972 77.31% $16,942 72,000 2027
7 $6,949 68.29% $14,965 84,000 2028
8 $8,842 59.65% $13,072 96,000 2029
9 $11,860 45.88% $10,054 108,000 2030
10 $12,160 44.51% $9,754 120,000 2031

KIA Forte Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $1,788 91.84% $20,126
2 $3,318 84.86% $18,596
3 $3,725 83.00% $18,189
4 $4,164 81.00% $17,750
5 $4,602 79.00% $17,312
6 $4,972 77.31% $16,942
7 $6,949 68.29% $14,965
8 $8,842 59.65% $13,072
9 $11,860 45.88% $10,054
10 $12,160 44.51% $9,754

Buying a KIA Forte New vs Used

Considering buying a new KIA Forte? If you plan to keep this vehicle for 5 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $4,602. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used Forte models become available.

What About KIA Forte Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a KIA Forte is about $1,741 per year. This adds up to around $8,705 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a KIA Forte. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

The Best Model Years to Buy a KIA Forte

The 2022 KIA Forte is our top pick for the best model year value for the Forte. With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 100% of the price as new, with 100% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2020 model years are also attractive years for the Forte, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the Forte's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the KIA Forte models.

Kia Forte Historical Depreciation

Year New Price Current Price Maintenance $ Decline % Decline % Paid Value Rating
2022 $26,120 $26,120 $205 $0 0% 100% Best
2021 $25,917 $24,040 $239 $2,080 7.96% 91.84% Better
2020 $23,006 $19,815 $293 $4,225 17.57% 84.86% Better
2019 $19,587 $16,257 $380 $3,558 17.96% 83% Good
2018 $18,261 $14,791 $452 $1,466 9.02% 81%
2017 $18,073 $14,278 $566 $513 3.47% 79%
2016 $17,665 $14,452 $796 +$174 -1.22% 77.31%
2015 $17,325 $12,720 $888 $1,732 11.98% 68.29%
2014 $17,382 $11,342 $973 $1,378 10.83% 59.65%
2013 $17,045 $8,920 $1,099 $2,422 21.35% 45.88% Good
2012 $16,848 $8,614 $1,115 $306 3.43% 44.51%
2011 $16,648 $7,758 $1,251 $856 9.94% 39.09%
2010 $15,808 $6,837 $1,447 $921 11.87% 34.1%
Year Price % Paid Value Rank
2022 $26,120 100% Best
2021 $24,040 91.84% Better
2020 $19,815 84.86% Better
2019 $16,257 83% Good
2018 $14,791 81%
2017 $14,278 79%
2016 $14,452 77.31%
2015 $12,720 68.29%
2014 $11,342 59.65%
2013 $8,920 45.88% Good
2012 $8,614 44.51%
2011 $7,758 39.09%
2010 $6,837 34.1%

KIA Forte Depreciation Rankings

Depreciation Rankings

We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the KIA Forte ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Forte stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Depreciation Rankings

Other KIA Forte Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major KIA Forte costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses: