Overview
The Kia Forte is highly competitive in its category, consistently ranking in the top tier of various lists. It is considered one of the most affordable compact cars, ranking third out of eighteen. It also performs well in terms of budget-friendly options, securing the third spot out of six in the Best Compact Cars Under $20k list. Furthermore, it holds a strong position in its country of origin, South Korea, ranking third out of five in the Best Korean Compact Cars list. These rankings indicate that the Kia Forte offers excellent value for money, making it a strong contender in the compact car market.
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):
10.2
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Average Lifespan (miles):
141,393 miles
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Typical Miles Driven per Year:
11,247 miles
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Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
16.6%
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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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2023 Kia Forte (1 year old)
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$20,140
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2022 Kia Forte (2 years old)
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$19,290
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2021 Kia Forte (3 years old)
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$17,479
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2020 Kia Forte (4 years old)
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$16,357
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2019 Kia Forte (5 years old)
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$14,954
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2018 Kia Forte (6 years old)
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$12,842
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2017 Kia Forte (7 years old)
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$11,872
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2016 Kia Forte (8 years old)
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$10,398
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2015 Kia Forte (9 years old)
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$9,263
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2014 Kia Forte (10 years old)
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$8,981
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