Overview
The Kia Forte holds a decent position in various rankings among similar cars. It is considered average in the Best Korean Compact Cars list with a ranking of 3 out of 5. However, it performs significantly better in terms of affordability, securing the 3rd position out of 18 on the Most Affordable Compact Cars list. This suggests that it offers good value for money. Additionally, it ranks in the top half on the Best Compact Cars Under $20k list, further emphasizing its affordability. Overall, the Kia Forte is a solid choice for those seeking a budget-friendly compact car, particularly among Korean models.
2024 Kia Forte Ratings
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Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
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Reliability:
7.6 / 10
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Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
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Safety:
8.0 / 10
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Kia Forte Reliability Rating
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Reliability Score:
8.2 / 10
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Average Lifespan (years):
10.4
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Average Lifespan (miles):
141,766 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
11,315 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
11.1%
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Kia Forte reliability
Kia Forte Depreciation and Resale Value
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% Typical All Compact Cars Depreciation:
34.1%
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All Compact Cars Depreciation Range:
26.7% - 43.1%
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Kia Forte resale value
Used Car Pricing
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Here's what the prices look like for a used Kia Forte for different model years.
A 3-year-old used Kia Forte averages $17,479
while a 5-year-old used Kia Forte is $14,954.
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2024 Kia Forte (1 year old)
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$20,140
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2023 Kia Forte (2 years old)
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$19,290
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2022 Kia Forte (3 years old)
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$17,479
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2021 Kia Forte (4 years old)
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$16,357
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2020 Kia Forte (5 years old)
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$14,954
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2019 Kia Forte (6 years old)
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$12,842
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2018 Kia Forte (7 years old)
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$11,872
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2017 Kia Forte (8 years old)
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$10,398
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2016 Kia Forte (9 years old)
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$9,263
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2015 Kia Forte (10 years old)
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$8,981
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