Kia Forte5 depreciation: value by age
Value kept after 8 years
45%
- Loses 55% in 8 years.
- 2018 LX Auto FWD. New: $19,195. Now: $8,675.
- Median sedan at 8 years: 40% kept.
- Value now: KBB fair price.
| Model year | Age | Trim | Original MSRP | Value now | Source | Kept | Lost | Lost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | LX Auto FWD | $19,195 | $8,675 | KBB fair price | 45% | $10,520 | $1,315 |
| 2017 | 9 | LX Auto FWD | $19,095 | $8,050 | KBB fair price | 42% | $11,045 | $1,227 |
| 2016 | 10 | LX FWD | $20,225 | $6,550 | KBB fair price | 32% | $13,675 | $1,368 |
| 2015 | 11 | EX FWD | $21,115 | $6,375 | KBB fair price | 30% | $14,740 | $1,340 |
- Biggest drop
- Age 9 to age 10: $2,630 a year.
- Values as of
- October 2026
KBB resale value by year
| Model year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $10,417 | $8,879 | $7,178 | $7,600 |
| 2017 | $8,384 | $6,923 | $5,654 | $7,000 |
| 2016 | $7,561 | $5,571 | $5,020 | $5,700 |
| 2015 | $7,266 | $5,588 | $4,814 | $5,575 |
KBB resale values. 2027 and 2028 are KBB forecasts.
What this cannot tell you
Values as of October 2026. KBB and CarGurus national figures.
Mileage and condition change the value.
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