2024 Kia Forte
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Overview

The Kia Forte is highly competitive among similar cars, particularly in terms of affordability and reliability. It ranks second out of eighteen in the Most Affordable Compact Cars list, indicating its excellent value for money. Furthermore, it also ranks second out of four in the Most Reliable Compact Cars Under $20k list, demonstrating its dependability. Although it ranks third out of six on the Best Korean Compact Cars list, this still places it in the top half, showcasing its strong performance within its specific market. Overall, the Kia Forte is a strong contender in the compact car category, offering both affordability and reliability.

2024 Kia Forte Ratings

Kia Forte

Overall Score: 7.7 / 10

Reliability: 7.6 / 10

Retained Value: 8.5 / 10

Safety: 7.0 / 10

Kia Forte Reliability Rating

Kia Forte sedan

Reliability Score: 8.2 / 10

Average Lifespan (years): 10.1

Average Lifespan (miles): 138,475 miles

Typical Miles Driven per Year: 11,317 miles

Probability of Reaching 200k Miles: 10.8%

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Kia Forte Depreciation and Resale Value

Kia Forte

$ Depreciation: $7,854

% Depreciation: 39.3%

% Residual Value: 60.7%

$ Resale Value: $12,136

% Typical All Compact Cars Depreciation: 35.2%

All Compact Cars Depreciation Range: 27.9% - 44.5%

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2024 Kia Forte Rankings

Kia Forte

#4 of 22 in Most Affordable Small Cars

#4 of 15 in Most Reliable Small Cars Under $20k

#5 of 22 in Best Small Cars for the Money

#10 of 37 in Most Comfortable Small Cars

#11 of 37 in Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

#11 of 37 in Small Cars with the Most Legroom

#11 of 15 in Best Small Cars Under $20k

#13 of 37 in Most Reliable Small Cars

#13 of 17 in Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

#15 of 37 in Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

#19 of 37 in Best Small Cars for Tall People

#21 of 37 in Small Cars with Best Resale Value

#25 of 37 in Best Small Cars

#25 of 37 in Safest Small Cars

2024 Kia Forte Trims

Trim	Engine	Drive Train	MSRP
GT 4dr Sedan 6M	4 Cylinder	FWD	25390
GT 4dr Sedan DCT	4 Cylinder	FWD	24690
GT-Line 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	22490
LX 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	19990
LXS 4dr Sedan	4 Cylinder	FWD	20490

Used Car Pricing

Kia Forte

Here's what the prices look like for a used Kia Forte for different model years. A 3-year-old used Kia Forte averages $18,344 while a 5-year-old used Kia Forte is $15,067.

Model Year (Age)	Avg Used Car Price
2024 Kia Forte (1 year old)	$19,441
2023 Kia Forte (2 years old)	$18,788
2022 Kia Forte (3 years old)	$18,344
2021 Kia Forte (4 years old)	$16,361
2020 Kia Forte (5 years old)	$15,067
2019 Kia Forte (6 years old)	$13,659
2018 Kia Forte (7 years old)	$11,776
2017 Kia Forte (8 years old)	$10,855
2016 Kia Forte (9 years old)	$9,417
2015 Kia Forte (10 years old)	$8,440