How much does the 2016 Kia Forte5 cost?

The 2016 Kia Forte5 has a starting MSRP of $18,090, ranging up to $21,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $18,090; EX from $20,390; SX from $20,990.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Forte5?

The 2016 Kia Forte5 achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2016 Kia Forte5 have?

The 2016 Kia Forte5 offers up to 23.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2016 Kia Forte5 come in?

The 2016 Kia Forte5 is available in 3 trims (4 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2016 Kia Forte5

3 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$18,090 – $21,990

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Kia Forte5? 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)

$18,090

Typical monthly

$358/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.

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Compare 2016 Kia Forte5 trims

LX
MSRP
$18,090
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/33
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
154 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
23.2
Max towing
—
EX
MSRP
$20,390
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/33
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
154 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
23.2
Max towing
—
SX
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,990 – $21,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/29
Horsepower
201 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Engine
1.6L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
23.2
Max towing
—

Compare 2016 Kia Forte5 trim specifications
Spec	LX	EX	SX2 configurations
MSRP	$18,090	$20,390	$20,990 – $21,990
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/33	25/33	21/29
Horsepower	173 hp	173 hp	201 hp
Torque	154 lb-ft	154 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.6L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	23.2	23.2	23.2
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
EXgas
SXgas
Fuel type: LXregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
SXregular unleaded
Cylinders: LXI4
EXI4
SXI4
Displacement: LX2 L
EX2 L
SX1.6 L
Horsepower: LX173 hp
EX173 hp
SX201 hp
Torque: LX154 lb-ft
EX154 lb-ft
SX195 lb-ft
Transmission: LX6-speed shiftable automatic
EX6-speed shiftable automatic
SX6-speed manual
Drivetrain: LXfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
SXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LXHatchback
EXHatchback
SXHatchback
Doors: LX5
EX5
SX5
Seating: LX5
EX5
SX5
Length: LX171.3 in
EX171.3 in
SX171.3 in
Width: LX70.1 in
EX70.1 in
SX70.1 in
Height: LX57.1 in
EX57.1 in
SX57.1 in
Wheelbase: LX106.3 in
EX106.3 in
SX106.3 in
Ground clearance: LX5.5 in
EX5.5 in
SX5.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LX23.2 cu ft
EX23.2 cu ft
SX23.2 cu ft
Max payload: LX1,056 lbs
EX1,056 lbs
SX1,020 lbs
Curb weight: LX2,912 lbs
EX2,912 lbs
SX2,970 lbs
Fuel tank: LX13.2 gal
EX13.2 gal
SX13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LX28
EX28
SX24
City MPG: LX25
EX25
SX21
Highway MPG: LX33
EX33
SX29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LX	EX	SX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	1.6 L
Horsepower	173 hp	173 hp	201 hp
Torque	154 lb-ft	154 lb-ft	195 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback
Doors	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5
Length	171.3 in	171.3 in	171.3 in
Width	70.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in
Height	57.1 in	57.1 in	57.1 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	23.2 cu ft	23.2 cu ft	23.2 cu ft
Max payload	1,056 lbs	1,056 lbs	1,020 lbs
Curb weight	2,912 lbs	2,912 lbs	2,970 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	24
City MPG	25	25	21
Highway MPG	33	33	29

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2016 Kia Forte5 FAQ

How much does the 2016 Kia Forte5 cost?: The 2016 Kia Forte5 has a starting MSRP of $18,090, ranging up to $21,990 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LX from $18,090; EX from $20,390; SX from $20,990.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Forte5?: The 2016 Kia Forte5 achieves up to 28 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2016 Kia Forte5 have?: The 2016 Kia Forte5 offers up to 23.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How many trims does the 2016 Kia Forte5 come in?: The 2016 Kia Forte5 is available in 3 trims (4 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.