Auto loans: Kia Forte
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a Kia Forte for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Kia Forte year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.9 to 9.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, GT-Line, GT |
| 2023 | 6.9 to 9.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2022 | 6.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2021 | 6.8 to 8.5 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2020 | 6.8 to 8.5 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2019 | 6.8 to 7.6 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2018 | 7.4 to 9.3 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2017 | 7.3 to 9.3 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2016 | 7.8 to 9.9 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2015 | 7.8 to 9.9 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2014 | 8.1 to 9.9 L/100 km | 13 (regular gas) | |
| 2013 | 7.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2012 | 7.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2011 | 7.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2010 | 7.8 to 9.0 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 3 | 65 |
| 2022 | 1 | 28 |
| 2021 | 2 | 69 |
| 2020 | 0 | 78 |
| 2019 | 2 | 149 |
| 2018 | 3 | 136 |
| 2017 | 3 | 305 |
| 2016 | 1 | 138 |
| 2015 | 1 | 260 |
| 2014 | 3 | 445 |
| 2013 | 5 | 211 |
| 2012 | 4 | 306 |
| 2011 | 3 | 162 |
| 2010 | 3 | 232 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
The Kia Forte: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no Kia Forte for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The Kia Forte for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Before you sign for the Forte
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the specs mean
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Room inside
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
Who rents the Forte
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A test week in the Forte tells you more than any review. Rent the Forte first, and buy only if it fits your life.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. The years table on this page shows where the Forte changed. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
When you know your dates
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Kia Forte from us first.
Ask us about the Kia Forte
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Kia Forte for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Kia Forte
Does CarmaCars sell the Kia Forte?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Kia Forte before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.