Vehicle Overview

2017 Kia Forte Overview

     Average Used Car Price $11,232 | 1-3 years old

Expert Rating

Good

Rating calculated using our own algorithm that uses both expert and user ratings across the web

Price Range MSRP

Prices reflect all trims and body styles
  • $16,600LX
  • $21,300EX
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Sales Rank

In 2022
#53
Out of 275 models

Passenger/Cargo Capacity

5
4
PassengersCarry on bags*

• Cargo capacity is measured behind the last row of each vehicle.

• Sedans and coupes measured based on trunk space.

• Pickup truck cargo space is measured in the bed only.

• "NA" indicates no measurements are available.

Brand Reliability Rank

In 2023
#9
Out of 30 brands
3 Best Tech Features (standard or optional)
  • 7.0-inch UVO infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Standard Bluetooth on all models
Competitors
Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta, Toyota Corolla, Subaru Impreza, Nissan Sentra, Mitsubishi Lancer, Mazda MAZDA3, Honda Civic, Dodge Dart, Chevrolet Cruze
Beats The Competition
Excellent exterior styling that's far from boring.
J.D. Power predicted reliability rating.
Trunk and backseat space.
Our Take
Despite its affordable price tag, the interior of the Forte is one of the nicest in the segment.
The Forte sedan would be a lot more fun if it were offered with the turbo engine and manual gearbox out of the Forte5 SX.
While it may not be the best sedan in the segment, the Forte remains a practical and well-made machine.

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2017 Kia Forte S Review

7.3Good

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