Salvage 2018 Kia Forte for sale

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, S

3KPFL4A71JE164113 · 70467456

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 157849 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: APPLETON, WI
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,100Oct 12, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, S

3KPFL4A70JE249962 · 57882066

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 76086 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: HAIL
Storage location: ROGERSVILLE, MO
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$850Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$11,510Repair 47% of value

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A7XJE229821 · 59349566

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 244349 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: EIGHT MILE, AL
Title status: Salvage

Current bid US$225Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$5,158Repair 184% of value

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A76JE279938 · 65650866

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 191068 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,200Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,821

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A79JE268741 · 71490146

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 48910 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: VANDALISM
Storage location: ARLINGTON, WA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$60Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$9,355

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A77JE178763 · 62802276

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 64842 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: VANDALISM
Storage location: PORTLAND, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$975Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$7,380

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A7XJE235487 · 61668326

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 109803 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: THONOTOSASSA, FL
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,402Repair 143% of value

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A77JE233762 · 67690626

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 211479 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: OCALA, FL
Title status: None

Buy now US$1,550Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$3,000

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A76JE262876 · 66310796

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: WATER/FLOOD
Storage location: HILLSBOROUGH, NJ
Title status: Salvage

Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,367

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A70JE236440 · 70703736

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 173213 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: GRANTVILLE, PA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,300Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$2,600

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A77JE245443 · 69081596

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 167967 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$2,004Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$9,825

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A77JE263275 · 62400906

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 149182 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: COLUMBUS, OH
Title status: None

Buy now US$1,650Oct 13, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A77JE210639 · 67386276

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 125985 mi
Seller: BRIDGECREST ACCEPTANCE
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: WOODHAVEN, MI
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00m

Copart Canada

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A72JE255357 · 67007096

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 154247 km
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: MONTREAL-EST, QC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value CA$12,075Repair 239% of value

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A78JE240865 · 67248686

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 91262 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: BLAINE, MN
Title status: None

Buy now US$2,900Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$13,434

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A77JE172488 · 68826076

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 88242 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: KANSAS CITY, KS
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$900Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$9,447

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A72JE246337 · 61280416

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 124508 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: BLAINE, MN
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$4,800Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$14,544

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A78JE268956 · 65965526

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 87935 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: ANTELOPE, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 13, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, S

3KPFL4A71JE246231 · 71014686

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 88416 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SPANAWAY, WA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Buy now US$1,999Oct 13, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$9,101

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A70JE226200 · 64858396

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 177535 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FREDERICKSBURG, VA
Title status: None

Current bid US$200Oct 14, 20260h 00m

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A78JE234483 · 69511456

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 38707 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WINDSOR, NJ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$325Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$10,683

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A78JE191311 · 67063456

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 114132 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: MEBANE, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,103

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, S

3KPFL4A7XJE239116 · 65284536

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 176916 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: MEBANE, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$5,738

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A74JE220385 · 66046656

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 145787 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: GASTONIA, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,542

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A71JE258480 · 62106976

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 126703 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SPARTANBURG, SC
Title status: Salvage

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$6,112

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A7XJE196980 · 66566606

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 116338 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$7,554

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A7XJE205633 · 68338916

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 221614 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: TANNER, AL
Title status: None
Status: Engine starts

Buy now US$1,200Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$1,950

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, S

3KPFL4A73JE249809 · 62823606

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 104736 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 14, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$8,764

Ended

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A74JE213081 · 58247276

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 100493 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: ELLWOOD CITY, PA
Title status: None

EndedOct 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,530

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A79JE231432 · 52019145

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · Front-wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 102133 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SAVANNAH, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 15, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$8,150Repair 118% of value

Ended

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A71JE171899 · 70776726

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 66658 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: WAYLAND, MI
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$500Oct 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$9,407

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A7XJE254931 · 71791626

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 83264 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: VALLEJO, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Oct 16, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$8,485Repair 101% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A70JE259006 · 65483636

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 91894 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ELGIN, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$7,762

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A7XJE194422 · 66658146

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 137040 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: APOPKA, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,200Repair 199% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A76JE269989 · 70985416

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 47440 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: SHREVEPORT, LA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,604

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, S

3KPFL4A78JE279520 · 71039896

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 65415 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: COLUMBUS, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$10,779

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A76JE235244 · 64123146

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 133573 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: ELLENWOOD, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,272Repair 148% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A78JE183292 · 69235886

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 93703 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: MORAINE, OH
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,059Repair 103% of value

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Copart Canada

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A72JE261871 · 71646196

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 155113 km
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: LONDON, ON
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid CA$150Auction not assignedPre-loss value CA$9,864

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A77JE264039 · 65196446

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 147610 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LOUISVILLE, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,852

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A74JE226037 · 65341826

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 92805 mi
Seller: Farmers Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,040

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A76JE190836 · 69627926

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 162130 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ALBANY, NY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$175Oct 12, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,727

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A72JE184261 · 51253086

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 57788 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: MADISONVILLE, TN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,767Repair 109% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A75JE177253 · 69555436

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 157268 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WINDSOR, NJ
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,963Repair 101% of value

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A78JE232636 · 70840386

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: WINDSOR, NJ
Title status: None

Current bid US$450Oct 12, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,100

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A75JE177298 · 67880026

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 76209 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: CONWAY, AR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$11,915

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE

3KPFK4A76JE230237 · 46624426

AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 82354 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WILMER, TX
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,638

Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A77JE243401 · 66656606

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 201261 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: ALBANY, NY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Current bid US$200Oct 12, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,988

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE

3KPFK4A72JE205562 · 70339366

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 160444 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: LOGANVILLE, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,409Repair 113% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A72JE274929 · 54776696

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 23737 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: CENTER RUTLAND, VT
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$11,622

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A72JE258018 · 62942936

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 52009 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BALTIMORE, MD
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,891Repair 45% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A74JE232214 · 65283216

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 123785 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HARLEYVILLE, SC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$6,645

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A77JE225841 · 70157646

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 100340 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WOODHAVEN, MI
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$9,564Repair 181% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A73JE197455 · 69536006

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 109161 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: GASTONIA, NC
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$7,090

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A7XJE273234 · 70651956

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 92685 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,719

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A76JE282371 · 55938386

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 96980 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: ELLENWOOD, GA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,600Repair 120% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A75JE247592 · 63338436

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 130464 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: DYER, IN
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,410

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFK4A79JE205378 · 70180266

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 123492 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MERCEDES, TX
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$7,047Repair 206% of value

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, LX

3KPFL4A7XJE253999 · 48843136

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 98641 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: MEMPHIS, TN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$8,386

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Copart USA

2018 KIA FORTE, S

3KPFL4A7XJE226396 · 69774296

2.0L 4 · 4 cyl · FRONT WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 117466 mi
Seller: Bristol West Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$5,923Repair 120% of value

2018 Kia Forte price data

Median bid: $1,400
Average bid: $1,480
Bid range: $123 – $4,800
Avg. retail: $7,405
Typical repair vs value: 100%

Based on 343 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

3 recall campaigns on record

AIR BAGSJan 2022
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 and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 2021
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 such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPApr 2021
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.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

Fuel economy

Regular Gasoline

City: 29 MPG
Highway: 37 MPG
Combined: 32 MPG
Fuel per year: US$2,050
CO2: 279 g/mi

Figures for Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L — one of 3 variants the EPA lists for this model year

From the U.S. EPA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. Fuel per year assumes U.S. prices and 15,000 miles.

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How much does a salvage 2018 Kia Forte sell for?

Across 343 salvage 2018 Kia Forte lots, the median winning-side bid is $1,400 and the average is $1,480 (range $123 to $4,800). Pre-loss retail value averages $7,405. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.