# 2021 Kia Forte

- Price (advertised): $10,373
- Market price: $10,801
- Deal: Good deal, score 56/100, rank 10 of 13
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 128,523 mi
- Model year: 2021
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive
- VIN: 3KPF24AD5ME330047
- Photos: 0
- Dealer: James Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Cedar Lake, Cedar Lake, IN
- Dealer phone: (219) 374-7171
- Market: Chicago
- Data as of: 2026-11-12

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $10,373, $428 (4%) under its market price of $10,801.
- Market price is what a 2021 Kia Forte with 128,523 miles is advertised for around Chicago.
- 128,523 miles is above the 60,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 10 of 13 comparable 2021 Kia Forte in Chicago, score 56 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Safety and recalls

- NHTSA overall safety rating: 4 of 5
- Frontal crash: 4 of 5
- Side crash: 5 of 5
- Rollover: 4 of 5
- Recall campaigns issued for this model year: 2
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year: 69
- A recall campaign covers the model year, not this one car. Check this car's VIN: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?vin=3KPF24AD5ME330047

## Specs

- Engine: 2.0L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission: CVT
- Fuel: gas
- Stock number: 11042A
- First listed: 2026-09-27

## Itemized price

- Market Value: $9,995
- Doc Fee: $378
- Total Price: $10,373
- Price history: 2026-09-29 n/a, 2026-11-10 $10,373

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2021 Kia FORTE](https://carfinity.ai/car/2021-kia-forte-3e8743c82052/) at $9,622, 65,590 mi, westchicagoautomall.com
- Costs less: [2021 Kia FORTE](https://carfinity.ai/car/2021-kia-forte-94baa8a0e5e2/) at $9,622, 82,431 mi, westchicagoautomall.com
- Costs less: [2019 Kia Forte LXS](https://carfinity.ai/car/2019-kia-forte-lxs-23f33403bc37/) at $8,878, 81,431 mi, Dralle Chevrolet Buick
- A step up: [2023 Kia Forte GT-Line](https://carfinity.ai/car/2023-kia-forte-gt-line-51d696abb1c7/) at $11,500, 104,585 mi, Schaumburg Kia
- A step up: [2020 Kia Forte LXS](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-kia-forte-lxs-4ec48afdbcea/) at $11,326, 85,028 mi, Midway Dodge
- A step up: [2020 Kia Forte LXS](https://carfinity.ai/car/2020-kia-forte-lxs-cf41c14e144f/) at $11,395, 82,166 mi, Gurnee Hyundai

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