How much does the 2021 Kia Forte cost?

The 2021 Kia Forte has a starting MSRP of $17,890, ranging up to $23,390 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes FE from $17,890; LXS from $19,390; GT-Line from $20,490; GT from $22,790; EX from $23,090.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Kia Forte?

The 2021 Kia Forte achieves up to 35 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Kia Forte have?

The 2021 Kia Forte offers up to 15.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2021 Kia Forte safe?

The 2021 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Kia Forte come in?

The 2021 Kia Forte is available in 5 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2021 Kia Forte

5 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$17,890 – $23,390

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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)

$17,890

Typical monthly

$354/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Kia Forte trims

FE
2 configurations
MSRP
$17,890 – $18,790
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
$19,390
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—
GT-Line
MSRP
$20,490
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—
GT
2 configurations
MSRP
$22,790 – $23,390
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/35
Horsepower
201 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$23,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/40
Horsepower
147 hp
Torque
132 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
15.3
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Kia Forte trim specifications
Spec	FE2 configurations	LXS	GT-Line	GT2 configurations	EX
MSRP	$17,890 – $18,790	$19,390	$20,490	$22,790 – $23,390	$23,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/37	29/40	29/40	27/35	29/40
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	201 hp	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	132 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	15.3	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
GT-Linegas
GTgas
EXgas
Fuel type: FEregular unleaded
LXSregular unleaded
GT-Lineregular unleaded
GTregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
Cylinders: FEI4
LXSI4
GT-LineI4
GTI4
EXI4
Displacement: FE2 L
LXS2 L
GT-Line2 L
GT1.6 L
EX2 L
Horsepower: FE147 hp
LXS147 hp
GT-Line147 hp
GT201 hp
EX147 hp
Torque: FE132 lb-ft
LXS132 lb-ft
GT-Line132 lb-ft
GT195 lb-ft
EX132 lb-ft
Transmission: FE6-speed manual
LXScontinuously variable-speed automatic
GT-Linecontinuously variable-speed automatic
GT7-speed automated manual
EXcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FEfront wheel drive
LXSfront wheel drive
GT-Linefront wheel drive
GTfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: FESedan
LXSSedan
GT-LineSedan
GTSedan
EXSedan
Doors: FE4
LXS4
GT-Line4
GT4
EX4
Seating: FE5
LXS5
GT-Line5
GT5
EX5
Length: FE182.7 in
LXS182.7 in
GT-Line182.7 in
GT182.7 in
EX182.7 in
Width: FE70.9 in
LXS70.9 in
GT-Line70.9 in
GT70.9 in
EX70.9 in
Height: FE56.5 in
LXS56.5 in
GT-Line56.5 in
GT56.5 in
EX56.5 in
Wheelbase: FE106.3 in
LXS106.3 in
GT-Line106.3 in
GT106.3 in
EX106.3 in
Ground clearance: FE5.3 in
LXS5.3 in
GT-Line5.3 in
GT5.3 in
EX5.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: FE15.3 cu ft
LXS15.3 cu ft
GT-Line15.3 cu ft
GT15.3 cu ft
EX15.3 cu ft
Max payload: FE931 lbs
LXS1,023 lbs
GT-Line1,023 lbs
GT956 lbs
EX1,023 lbs
Curb weight: FE2,707 lbs
LXS2,769 lbs
GT-Line2,769 lbs
GT3,012 lbs
EX2,769 lbs
Fuel tank: FE14 gal
LXS14 gal
GT-Line14 gal
GT14 gal
EX14 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: FE31
LXS33
GT-Line33
GT30
EX33
City MPG: FE27
LXS29
GT-Line29
GT27
EX29
Highway MPG: FE37
LXS40
GT-Line40
GT35
EX40

Full specifications by trim
Spec	FE	LXS	GT-Line	GT	EX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	1.6 L	2 L
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	147 hp	201 hp	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	195 lb-ft	132 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	182.7 in	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	70.9 in
Height	56.5 in	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	106.3 in
Ground clearance	5.3 in	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	15.3 cu ft
Max payload	931 lbs	1,023 lbs	1,023 lbs	956 lbs	1,023 lbs
Curb weight	2,707 lbs	2,769 lbs	2,769 lbs	3,012 lbs	2,769 lbs
Fuel tank	14 gal	14 gal	14 gal	14 gal	14 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	31	33	33	30	33
City MPG	27	29	29	27	29
Highway MPG	37	40	40	35	40