2015 Kia Forte vs. 2016 Kia Forte
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Kia Forte and 2016 Kia Forte contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Kia Forte and the 2016 Kia Forte.
In comparing the 2015 Kia Forte's and the 2016 Kia Forte's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Kia Forte has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2015 Kia Forte and 2016 Kia Forte have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Kia Forte's and the 2016 Kia Forte's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Kia Forte is a better car than the 2016 Kia Forte.
Pricing: A used 2015 Kia Forte ranges from $5,500 to $13,998 while a used 2016 Kia Forte is priced between $6,207 to $15,790.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 Kia Forte and the 2016 Kia Forte both lose 33 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Forte is 8.0 out of 10. Kia Forte is ranked 25 out of 37 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Kia Forte is 7.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2015 Kia Forte and the 2016 Kia Forte makes 145 horsepower. Both the Forte and the Forte are rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Forte has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15890
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19354
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15890 - 36595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19416
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15990 - 35650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9537
Price Range:
5500 - 13998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
12518
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
9253 - 22137
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106084
# Good or Great Deals:
38
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10675
Price Range:
6207 - 15790
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
13577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
10035 - 24151
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
175
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
103243
# Good or Great Deals:
62
Kia Forte Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.01667 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.450009 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia Forte Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.01667 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.450009 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Kia Forte
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.1 - 5.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.074
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Kia Forte
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.074
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2214680111657725
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 10.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.249411137926642
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Kia Forte Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 37Kia Forte Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
10 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 37Ranking
11 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
19 out of / 37Ranking
21 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 37Ranking
25 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Kia Forte Trim Levels
EX, LX
2016 Kia Forte Trim Levels
EX, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
145 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
130 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
145 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
130 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 37 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 37 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2804 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
179.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2804 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
179.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black
Gray
Desert Sand
Silver
Bright Silver / Silky Silver
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Gray
Not available
Silver
Silky Silver
Blue
Steel Blue
Red
Crimson Red
White
Clear White
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Black
