Car financing: 2021 Kia Forte EX+ in Patsy

The 2021 Kia Forte EX+ for buyers

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 Kia Forte EX+ for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2021 Kia Forte EX+ before you buy one anywhere.

What to check on the Forte

NHTSA has 69 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, unknown or other and electrical system. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

What the figures tell you

Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder, driving through an automatic (CVT). It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

It is rated 7.1 L/100 km combined: about 21 litres every 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $11.01 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

Space, size and seats

As a mid-size car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. EPA lists 425 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.

Rent it for a week first

If the Forte is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Forte for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Picking a year and a trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

Running costs

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.01 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $110.10 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

A note on Patsy

We have no location in Patsy; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,196 km away. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Patsy starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Still deciding?

Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.