Auction ended · final winning bid
$3,450after 11 bids
33% above the $2,603 median of 6 similar government sales (most went for $1,845 to $2,925).
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2018 Kia Forte LX 6A
This lot sold for $3,450 at government auction in Winnetka, CA on July 21, 2026, after 11 bids.
Moderate damage flagged
Current bid:
$3,450
11 bids
Time Left
Ends Jul 21, 2026
Market demand: Vehicles in California sell about 90% of the time, typically ~17 bids. Based on 3,292 completed sales over the last year.
Similar vehicles sold for
$1,845 – $2,925
Median $2,603 · based on 6 past government auctions in the last 12 months.
$3,450 is 33% above the median.
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Condition: As-is
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Full Description
2018 Kia Forte LX 6A SEDAN 4-DR 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V *CLEAN TITLE * RUN AND DRIVE – EXCELLENT RUNNING CONDITION VIN: 3KPFK4A78JE169442 Key Specs · Engine: 2.0L 4-Cylinder (147 HP) · Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic · Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) · Trim: LX · Title Status: Clean Title · Condition: Excellent running condition Features · Power steering, air conditioning, heat · Power windows / door locks, remote keyless entry · Cruise control, tilt/telescopic steering wheel · Cloth seating surfaces · 60/40 split-folding rear seats · AM/FM audio with USB and auxiliary input · Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming · 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system · Apple CarPlay / Android Auto · Rearview camera · Daytime running lights · Power side mirrors · 15-inch or 16-inch alloy wheels · ABS, traction control, electronic stability control · Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) · Front, side, and curtain airbags SHIPPING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Condition Checklist · Starts/runs: Yes – Excellent | Drives F/R: Yes – Excellent | Drivetrain: FWD · Transmission Type: 6-Speed Automatic | Fuel: Gasoline · Engine Condition: Excellent · Transmission Condition: Excellent · Title: Clean · Smog Certificate: Yes – Smog with title · Condition: Excellent · AC: Yes | Heat: Yes | Power Accessories: Yes · Exterior Major Damage: No | Exterior Minor Damage: Unknown · Tire Condition: Unknown (inspection recommended) · Interior Major Damage: No | Interior Minor Damage: Unknown Terms & Conditions · Assets are sold "As Is". Inspections are encouraged during the auction. · If shipping, buyer agrees to pay for transportation and sale is final once shipped. · Location requires an appointment 48 hours in advance of pickup. Unscheduled pickups will be turned away. A loadout ticket is required at the time of pickup. · Items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. All items are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" and no warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind is expressed or implied.
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