How much does the 2019 Kia Forte cost?

The 2019 Kia Forte has a starting MSRP of $17,790, ranging up to $21,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes FE from $17,790; LXS from $19,190; S from $20,290; EX from $21,990.

What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Kia Forte?

The 2019 Kia Forte achieves up to 35 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2019 Kia Forte have?

The 2019 Kia Forte offers up to 15.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2019 Kia Forte safe?

The 2019 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2019 Kia Forte come in?

The 2019 Kia Forte is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2019 Kia Forte

4 trims · 5 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$17,790 – $21,990

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 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 FE

Total price (FE MSRP)

$17,790

Typical monthly

$352/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 2019 Kia Forte trims

FE
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,790 – $18,690
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/37
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—
LXS
MSRP
$19,190
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—
S
MSRP
$20,290
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$21,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
30/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—

Compare 2019 Kia Forte trim specifications
Spec	FE2 configurations	LXS	S	EX
MSRP	$17,790 – $18,690	$19,190	$20,290	$21,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/37	30/40	30/40	30/40
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L 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.

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: FEgas
LXSgas
Sgas
EXgas
Fuel type: FEregular unleaded
LXSregular unleaded
Sregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Cylinders: FEI4
LXSI4
SI4
EXI4
Displacement: FE2 L
LXS2 L
S2 L
EX2 L
Horsepower: FE147 hp
LXS147 hp
S147 hp
EX147 hp
Torque: FE132 lb-ft
LXS132 lb-ft
S132 lb-ft
EX132 lb-ft
Transmission: FE6-speed manual
LXScontinuously variable-speed automatic
Scontinuously variable-speed automatic
EXcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FEfront wheel drive
LXSfront wheel drive
Sfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: FESedan
LXSSedan
SSedan
EXSedan
Doors: FE4
LXS4
S4
EX4
Seating: FE5
LXS5
S5
EX5
Length: FE182.7 in
LXS182.7 in
S182.7 in
EX182.7 in
Width: FE70.9 in
LXS70.9 in
S70.9 in
EX70.9 in
Height: FE56.5 in
LXS56.5 in
S56.5 in
EX56.5 in
Wheelbase: FE106.3 in
LXS106.3 in
S106.3 in
EX106.3 in
Ground clearance: FE5.3 in
LXS5.3 in
S5.3 in
EX5.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: FE15.3 cu ft
LXS15.3 cu ft
S15.3 cu ft
EX15.3 cu ft
Max payload: FE931 lbs
LXS1,030 lbs
S1,030 lbs
EX1,030 lbs
Curb weight: FE2,707 lbs
LXS2,762 lbs
S2,762 lbs
EX2,762 lbs
Fuel tank: FE14 gal
LXS14 gal
S14 gal
EX14 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: FE31
LXS34
S34
EX34
City MPG: FE27
LXS30
S30
EX30
Highway MPG: FE37
LXS40
S40
EX40

Full specifications by trim
Spec	FE	LXS	S	EX
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	2 L
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic
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	931 lbs	1,030 lbs	1,030 lbs	1,030 lbs
Curb weight	2,707 lbs	2,762 lbs	2,762 lbs	2,762 lbs
Fuel tank	14 gal	14 gal	14 gal	14 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	31	34	34	34
City MPG	27	30	30	30
Highway MPG	37	40	40	40