
2023 Kia Forte
LXS
Tustin Kia
Tustin, CA
4 trims · 5 configurations · Sedan
4 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
42 live listings from $10,399 · median $19,988

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How much should you pay for the Kia Forte? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Based on LX
Total price (LX MSRP)
$19,990
Typical monthly
$396/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculator2 configurations
| Spec | LX | LXS | GT-Line | GT2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19,990 | $20,490 | $22,490 | $24,690 – $25,390 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 30/41 | 28/39 | 28/39 | 27/35 |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 1.6L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
| Spec | LX | LXS | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 147 hp | 147 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 182.7 in | 182.7 in | 182.7 in | 182.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
| Max payload | 884 lbs | 884 lbs | 884 lbs | 889 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,908 lbs | 2,908 lbs | 2,908 lbs | 3,079 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal | 14 gal | 14 gal | 14 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
| City MPG | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Highway MPG | 41 | 39 | 39 | 35 |