How much does the 2018 Kia Forte cost?

The 2018 Kia Forte has a starting MSRP of $16,800, ranging up to $21,700 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $16,800; S from $19,400; EX from $21,700.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Kia Forte?

The 2018 Kia Forte achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Kia Forte have?

The 2018 Kia Forte offers up to 14.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2018 Kia Forte safe?

The 2018 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2018 Kia Forte come in?

The 2018 Kia Forte is available in 3 trims (4 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 Kia Forte

3 trims · 4 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$16,800 – $21,700

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Forte? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LX

Total price (LX MSRP)

$16,800

Typical monthly

$333/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Kia Forte trims

LX
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,800 – $17,900
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/34
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.9
Max towing
—
S
MSRP
$19,400
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/37
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.9
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$21,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/33
Horsepower
164 hp
Torque
151 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 Kia Forte trim specifications
Spec	LX2 configurations	S	EX
MSRP	$16,800 – $17,900	$19,400	$21,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/34	29/37	25/33
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	164 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	151 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.9	14.9	14.9
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.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LXgas
Sgas
EXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
SI4
EXI4
Displacement: LX2 L
S2 L
EX2 L
Horsepower: LX147 hp
S147 hp
EX164 hp
Torque: LX132 lb-ft
S132 lb-ft
EX151 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed manual
S6-speed shiftable automatic
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
Sfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXSedan
SSedan
EXSedan
Doors: LX4
S4
EX4
Seating: LX5
S5
EX5
Length: LX179.5 in
S179.5 in
EX179.5 in
Width: LX70.1 in
S70.1 in
EX70.1 in
Height: LX56.3 in
S56.3 in
EX56.3 in
Wheelbase: LX106.3 in
S106.3 in
EX106.3 in
Ground clearance: LX5.3 in
S5.3 in
EX5.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX14.9 cu ft
S14.9 cu ft
EX14.9 cu ft
Max payload: LX1,025 lbs
S1,025 lbs
EX994 lbs
Curb weight: LX2,811 lbs
S2,855 lbs
EX2,908 lbs
Fuel tank: LX13.2 gal
S13.2 gal
EX13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX28
S32
EX28
City MPG: LX25
S29
EX25
Highway MPG: LX34
S37
EX33

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	S	EX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	164 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	151 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	179.5 in	179.5 in	179.5 in
Width	70.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in
Height	56.3 in	56.3 in	56.3 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	5.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.9 cu ft	14.9 cu ft	14.9 cu ft
Max payload	1,025 lbs	1,025 lbs	994 lbs
Curb weight	2,811 lbs	2,855 lbs	2,908 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	32	28
City MPG	25	29	25
Highway MPG	34	37	33