Is the $5,980 price on this 2014 Kia Forte a good deal?

OAV rates this as a Great Deal because the asking price of $5,980 is below the typical market range for this vehicle.

What is the average price for a 2014 Kia Forte in AL?

Based on 42 comparable listings in AL, the average asking price for a 2012-2016 Kia Forte is $7,586, with prices ranging from $4,499 to $14,995.

How long does a 2014 Kia Forte typically stay on dealer lots?

Comparable Kia Forte listings in AL spend an average of 149 days on dealer lots.

Where is this 2014 Kia Forte located?

This vehicle is listed in Alabaster, AL 35007. VIN: KNAFK4A64E5147525. Mileage: 125,041 miles.

What is the fair market price range for this 2014 Kia Forte?

OAV's Price-to-Market analysis estimates the fair market range is $8,990 to $9,999, based on 4 comparable vehicles.

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Vehicle Details

VINKNAFK4A64E5147525

TrimLX

Exterior ColorBlack

DrivetrainFWD

Engine1.8L I4

TransmissionAutomatic

Fuel TypeUnleaded

Inventory Typeused

Days on Lot975

2014 Kia Forte

Unscored

$5,980125,041 mi

Alabaster, AL 35007

Is this 2014 Kia Forte LX a good deal?

OAV verdict: Unscored

Why: Listed at $5,980, comparable market range $8,990–$9,999, based on 4 comparable listings. Days on lot: 975 days (market average 149 days).

Market price position

Lowest comparable ($)

8,990

Highest comparable ($)

9,999

This vehicle's price ($)

5,980

$5,980 · $3,010 below market low

$8,990 – $9,999 comparable

Regional range: $8,990 – $9,999
vs. market low: — $3,010 (33% below)
Comparable vehicles: 4

Demand-Verified· Backed by recent sales data

Similar vehicles recently sold in an estimated 8–79 days.

Verify before inquiring

This listing is priced about 33% below the lowest comparable vehicle in the regional market. Discounts at this scale frequently indicate accident damage, branded title (salvage or rebuilt), or undisclosed mechanical issues. Strongly recommend pulling a vehicle history report and inspecting listing photos carefully before inquiring.
This listing has been on market about 12.3x longer than typical for similar vehicles (cohort sells in 8–79 days; this one is at 975). Long days-on-lot on a fast-turn cohort can signal title concerns, mechanical issues, or pricing the dealer won't actually honor. Recommend a vehicle history report before spending more time.

Market Breakdown

Local = comparable listings in the same metro. Regional = comparable listings across the broader state or multi-state region. Both ranges refresh daily.

Regional Range$8,990 – $9,999

Your Car Guy Ronnie

Alabaster, AL

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About This 2014 Kia Forte

Listing updated: Jun 2, 2026

Listed by an independent dealer in Alabaster, AL · On lot for 975 days · VIN verifiable at NHTSA

This used 2014 Kia Forte LX is listed at $5,980 by your car guy ronnie in Alabaster, AL 35007. It has 125,041 miles on the odometer. The exterior color is Black. It features a FWD drivetrain with a 1.8L I4 engine and Automatic transmission.

OAV's AI-powered Price-to-Market analysis rates this vehicle as Unscored due to insufficient comparable data. Based on 4 similar vehicles in the Alabaster market, the estimated market range is $8,990 to $9,999.

This vehicle has been on the lot for 975 days.

Analysis powered by OAV's patented inventory standardization technology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477).

Market context

This listing is part of OAV's broader Alabaster, AL sedans market analysis. OAV compares vehicles using local and regional price-to-market ranges, days-on-lot, comparable count, and demand signals where available.

How this deal is rated

OAV compares this 2014 Kia Forte against similar vehicles currently available in the local and regional market — same make, model, and year range, filtered for comparable mileage. Based on where this listing falls in that comparable set, it is rated:

Great Deal — priced below the typical range for comparable vehicles.
Fair Price — priced within the expected range for comparable vehicles.
Overpriced — priced above the typical range for comparable vehicles.

Listings show OAV's PTM-derived deal quality and live market context. OAV-claimed dealers manage their listing profile and route buyer inquiries directly. Paid OAV partners surface additional verification signals.

How this listing is verified

This vehicle listing was aggregated from an independent dealer in Alabaster, AL, one of 57,000+ U.S. dealerships in OAV's nationwide inventory network.The VIN KNAFK4A64E5147525 can be independently verified via the U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA VIN decoder, and safety recalls at NHTSA's recall database.

Vehicle attributes (year, make, model, trim, mileage, location) are standardized using OAV's patented methodology (U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477), which normalizes naming conventions and deduplicates cross-listed inventory across the dealership network. Listing data is refreshed daily; Price-to-Market analysis uses comparable vehicles within the same geographic market.

2014 Kia Forte Market in AL

Comparable Vehicles

Average Price

$7,586

Price Range

$4,499–$14,995

Avg Days on Lot

149

Based on 42 comparable 2012-2016 Kia Forte listings in AL, the average asking price is $7,586. This listing at $5,980 is $1,606 below average (21% below market). Comparable prices in AL range from $4,499 to $14,995. Similar vehicles spend an average of 149 days on dealer lots in this market.