Kia Forte: what it sells for at government auction
At United States government auctions, Kia Forte lots sold for a median of $1,853 since May 2026 (47 sales, middle half $753 to $3,150), according to the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. 2 states have enough completed sales for their own figure, and the month-by-month trend is below.
Kia Forte for sale at government auction
7 live Kia Forte auctions right now. Soonest ending first.
2018 Kia Forte
$500
Lansing, MI · Ends Nov 10, 2026
2022 Kia Forte
$875
Lansing, MI · Ends Nov 10, 2026
2021 Kia Forte
$150
Los Angeles, CA · Ends Nov 11, 2026
2015 Kia Forte
$1,500
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Ends Nov 12, 2026
2020 Kia Forte
$6,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Ends Nov 12, 2026
2014 KIA Forte
$220
Sallisaw, OK · Ends Nov 18, 2026
2013 Kia Forte
$10
League City, TX · Ends Dec 16, 2026
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Median sale price by model year
| Model year | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2014 | $1,442 | 8 |
| 2015-2018 | $1,873 | 26 |
| 2019 and newer | $3,316 | 9 |
Median sale price by month
20 most recent Kia Forte sales
Every row is a completed government auction archived by GovAuctions.app. The price is the final bid we recorded when the lot closed, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Prices marked confirmed were read back from the platform's bid history.
| Date sold | Item | Mileage | Condition | Seller | State | Final price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line (Abandoned Vehicle) runs and drives original listing | 14,207 mi | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, DCGovDeals | VA | $7,500confirmed | ||
| 2014 Kia Forte original listing | Washington County, ARGovDeals | AR | $3,300confirmed | |||
| (CA) 2015 Kia Forte original listing | 242,336 mi | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionApple Auctioneering | CA | $1,600 | |
| Impounded Vehicle - 2015 KIA FORTE (IAH) original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | City of Houston (TX)Public Surplus | TX | $545 | ||
| 2016 Kia Forte original listing | Licking County, OHGovDeals | OH | $440confirmed | |||
| 2010 Kia Forte original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Jersey CityPublic Surplus | NJ | $310 | ||
| 2017 Kia Forte original listing | Lansing Police Department, MIGovDeals | MI | $575confirmed | |||
| 2015 Kia Forte 5-Door original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Fort Bragg, Abandoned Vehicles, NCGovDeals | NC | $1,665confirmed | ||
| 2010 Kia Forte original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of Jersey CityPublic Surplus | NJ | $305 | ||
| 2017 Kia Forte 5-Door original listing | Seller 26468, MGLGovDeals | CA | $3,299confirmed | |||
| Black 2017 Kia Forte LX 6M original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Auto Skills, WAGovDeals | WA | $1,625confirmed | ||
| 2016 Kia Forte 5-Door original listing | State of KansasGovDeals | KS | $6,977confirmed | |||
| 2014 Kia Forte EX original listing | Love Towing, True Towing, UTGovDeals | UT | $500confirmed | |||
| 2012 Kia Forte EX 2.0L clean title/clean carfax-NO RESERVE-(Read Description) original listing | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | Seller 27343, BDTSSGovDeals | GA | $1,100confirmed | ||
| 2015 Kia Forte (NO TITLE) (ABANDONED, STOLEN, AND/OR RECOVERED PROPERTY) original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | Knox County, TNGovDeals | TN | $526confirmed | ||
| 2010 Kia Forte EX original listing | GIG Mobility, MDGovDeals | MD | $725confirmed | |||
| 2016 Kia Forte 5-Door original listing | Baltimore, DOT, Impound Services, MDGovDeals | MD | $1,100confirmed | |||
| (AZ) 2015 Kia Forte original listing | 120,059 mi | Listing reports a serious issue (not running, tow-away or major damage) | U.S. federal seized propertyApple Auctioneering | AZ | $600 | |
| 2024003193 2010 Kia forte blue original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of GarlandPublic Surplus | TX | $305 | ||
| 2026001450 2015 Kia forte silver original listing | Listing reports damage or a defect | City of GarlandPublic Surplus | TX | $305 |
Kia Forte sold prices by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus Kia Forte sell for at government auction?
- Across 47 completed United States government auctions since May 2026, the median Kia Forte sold for $1,853, with most closing between $753 and $3,150. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus Kia Forte?
- Government agencies sell surplus Kia Forte through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live Kia Forte listings into one free, searchable feed, with no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
Related
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- Vehicles price index (all categories & trend)
- All government auction sold prices
Methodology: median final winning bid on Kia Forte lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. Item prices are a title-matched valuation and are held deliberately conservative, so they can sit below the category figures in the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.