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2023 Kia Forte

2023 Kia Forte Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,690 - $25,090

Original MSRP:
$19,000 - $23,960

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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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2023 Kia Forte Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 22V906000
Mfg's Report Date DEC 07, 2022
Component STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Number of Units Affected 939
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
Manufacturer Recall Number SC259

2023 Kia Forte Models & Prices

2023 Kia Forte LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
LX IVT $19,690 $19,000 $310 / Month*
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
LXS IVT $20,190 $19,484 $318 / Month*
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2023 Kia Forte GT-Line
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
GT-Line IVT $21,890 $20,904 $341 / Month*
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2023 Kia Forte GT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
GT DCT $24,390 $23,293 $380 / Month*
GT Manual $25,090 $23,960 $391 / Month*
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2023 Kia Forte Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off • • •  
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off       •
Black Bodyside Insert and Rocker Panel Extensions     • •
Black Grille     • •
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround • •    
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator     • •
Black Side Windows Trim • • • •
Body-Colored Door Handles • • • •
Body-Colored Front Bumper • •    
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert     • •
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding • •    
Body-Colored Rear Bumper • •    
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert     • •
Clearcoat Paint • • • •
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo       •
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade       •
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster • • • •
Front Fog Lamps     • •
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels • • • •
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams • • • •
LED Brakelights     • •
Light Tinted Glass • • • •
Lip Spoiler     • •
Perimeter/Approach Lights • • • •
Steel Spare Wheel       •
Tire Mobility Kit • • •  
Tires: P195/65R15 LRR All-Season •      
Tires: P205/55R16 LRR All-Season   •    
Tires: P225/40R18 LRR All-Season       •
Tires: P225/40R18 Sport Summer       •
Tires: P225/45R17 LRR All-Season     •  
Trunk Rear Cargo Access • • • •
Variable Intermittent Wipers • • • •
Wheels: 15" x 6.0J Steel •      
Wheels: 16" x 6.5J Alloy   •    
Wheels: 17" x 7.0J Alloy     •  
Wheels: 18" x 7.5J Alloy       •
INTERIOR Features
LX LXS GT-Line GT
1 12V DC Power Outlet     • •
1 Seatback Storage Pocket     • •
2 12V DC Power Outlets • •    
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat   • • •
Adaptive w/Traffic Stop-Go       •
Air Filtration • • • •
Bench Front Facing Rear Seat •      
Cargo Area Concealed Storage • • • •
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit • • •  
Cargo Space Lights • • • •
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim • • • •
Cloth & SynTex Seat Trim     • •
Cloth Seat Trim • •    
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls • • • •
Day-Night Rearview Mirror • • • •
Delayed Accessory Power • • • •
Digital/Analog Appearance • • • •
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors • • •  
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror       •
Driver Foot Rest • • • •
Driver Information Center • • • •
Driver Seat • • • •
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning     • •
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting • • • •
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access • • • •
Front And Rear Map Lights       •
Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats • •    
Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats and front passenger seatback pocket     • •
Front Center Armrest • •    
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest     • •
Front Cupholder • • • •
Front Map Lights • • • •
Full Carpet Floor Covering • • • •
Full Cloth Headliner • • • •
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet     • •
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets • •    
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer • • • •
Glove Box • • •  
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats and front passenger seatback pocket       •
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts • • •  
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts       •
Illuminated Glove Box       •
Immobilizer • • • •
Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins • • • •
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation       •
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents • • • •
Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material     • •
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints • • • •
Manual Air Conditioning • •    
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column • • • •
Outside Temp Gauge • • • •
Passenger Seat • • • •
Perimeter Alarm • • • •
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down • •    
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down     • •
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature • • • •
Power Rear Windows • • • •
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start     • •
Rear Cupholder • • • •
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button     • •
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button • •    
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel • • • •
Smart Device Remote Engine Start     • •
Sport Leather Steering Wheel     • •
SynTex Seat Trim       •
Trip Computer • • • •
Urethane Gear Shifter Material • •    
MECHANICAL Features
LX LXS GT-Line GT
130 Amp Alternator       •
14 Gal. Fuel Tank • • • •
150 Amp Alternator • • •  
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control • • • •
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake       •
4.47 Axle Ratio       •
4.64 Axle Ratio       •
4.89 Axle Ratio • • •  
60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection • • • •
Electric Power-Assist Steering • • • •
Engine: 1.6L I4 Turbo GDI 16V DOHC D-CVVT       •
Engine: 2.0L I4 MPI 16V DOHC w/Dual CVVT • • •  
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars       •
Front Anti-Roll Bar • • •  
Front-Wheel Drive • • • •
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers • • • •
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs       •
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher       •
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust •      
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher   • •  
Sport Tuned Suspension       •
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs • • • •
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs • • •  
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual       •
Transmission: 7-Speed Dual Clutch -inc: Sportmatic, Drive Mode Select (DMS) w/sport and comfort indicator and paddle shifters       •
Transmission: Intelligent Variable -inc: Sportmatic and Drive Mode Select (DMS) w/sport and comfort indicator • • •  
SAFETY Features
LX LXS GT-Line GT
ABS And Driveline Traction Control • • • •
Airbag Occupancy Sensor • • • •
Back-Up Camera • • • •
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot     • •
Collision Mitigation-Front • • • •
Collision Mitigation-Rear     • •
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags • • • •
Driver Monitoring-Alert • • • •
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags • • • •
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags • • • •
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) • • • •
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) • • • •
Lane Following Assist (LFA) • • • •
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning • • • •
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist • • • •
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners • • • •
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) Rear Parking Sensors       •
Rear Child Safety Locks • • • •
Side Impact Beams • • • •
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning • • • •
ENTERTAINMENT Features
LX LXS GT-Line GT
2 LCD Monitors In The Front • • • •
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack and Radio Data System • • • •
Radio: 10.25" Display Audio -inc: 6 speakers, 10.25" touch screen, navigation, Kia Connect, HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free and USB input     • •
Radio: 8" Display Audio -inc: 4 speakers, 8" touch screen, HD radio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free and USB input • •    
Radio: harman kardon Premium Audio -inc: 320W, 8 speakers w/subwoofer, Clari-Fi, 10.25" touch screen, navigation, Kia Connect, HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free and USB input       •
Window Grid Antenna • • • •

2023 Kia Forte Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
LX LXS GT-Line GT
GT-LINE PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC), Power Sunroof, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Cyclist, LED Interior Lighting, front and rear reading lights, Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go, Wireless Charging, Radio: harman kardon Premium Audio, 320W, 8 speakers w/subwoofer, Clari-Fi, 10.25" touch screen, navigation, Kia Connect, HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free and USB input     •  
GT-LINE SPORT PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: 10-Way Power Driver Seat, Heated & Ventilated Front Seats, Rear USB Charger, Rear AC Vent     •  
GT-LINE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC), Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Cyclist     •  
GT2 PACKAGE -inc: Power Sunroof, LED Interior Lighting, front and rear reading lights, Parking Distance Warning-Reverse, 10-Way Power Driver Seat, Heated & Ventilated Front Seats, Radio: harman kardon Premium Audio, 320W, 8 speakers w/subwoofer, Clari-Fi, 10.25" touch screen, navigation, Kia Connect, HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free and USB input       •
LXS TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: LED Turn Signal w/Outside Mirror Indicators, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA), Safe Exit Warning (SEW), Heated Outside Mirrors   •    
RADIO: HARMAN KARDON PREMIUM AUDIO -inc: 320W, 8 speakers w/subwoofer, Clari-Fi, 10.25" touch screen, navigation, Kia Connect, HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free and USB input     • •
PAINT SCHEME Options
LX LXS GT-Line GT
STANDARD PAINT • • • •
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX LXS GT-Line GT
CARGO HOOK (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • • • •
CARGO MAT (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • • • •
CARGO NET (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • • • •
CARGO TRAY (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • • • •
CARPET FLOOR MATS (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • • • •
EC MIRROR W/HOMELINK (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • •    
INTERIOR LIGHT KIT (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • • • •
MUDGUARDS (GT-LINE) (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO.     • •
MUDGUARDS (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • •    
REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO. • • • •
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) Vehicles allocated directly from the factory to dealer for Central, Western & Southwest are not eligible for PIO.   • • •
PRIMARY PAINT Options
LX LXS GT-Line GT
AURORA BLACK • • • •
CLEAR WHITE •      
CURRANT RED   •   •
DEEP SEA BLUE   •    
FIRE ORANGE   • •  
GRAVITY GRAY • • • •
SNOW WHITE PEARL   • • •
SPORTY BLUE     • •
STEEL GRAY   • • •
SEAT TRIM Options
LX LXS GT-Line GT
BLACK, CLOTH & SYNTEX SEAT TRIM     • •
BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM • •    
BLACK, SYNTEX SEAT TRIM     • •
GRAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM   •    

2023 Kia Forte Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11 11 11 12
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 10.3 10.3 10.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Trunk Volume (ft) 15.3 15.3 15.3 15.3
Engine
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Displacement 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122 1.6 L/97
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 147 @ 6200 147 @ 6200 147 @ 6200 201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 132 @ 4500 132 @ 4500 132 @ 4500 195 @ 1500
Exterior Dimensions
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Height, Overall (in) 56.5 56.5 56.5 56.5
Length, Overall (in) 182.7 182.7 182.7 182.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.9 70.9 70.9 70.9
Fuel Tank
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14 14 14 14
Steering
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8 34.8 34.8 34.8
Suspension
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Multi-Link
Tires
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Front Tire Size P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
Transmission
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. CVT w/OD CVT w/OD CVT w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Type 1 1 1 7
Vehicle
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Front Head Room (in) 38.8 38.8 38.8 38.8
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 56.1 56.1 56.1
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 96 96 93.5 93.5
Second Head Room (in) 37.5 37.5 37.5 37.5
Second Leg Room (in) 35.7 35.7 35.7 35.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3
Weight Information
LX LXS GT-Line GT
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2908 2908 2908 3079

2023 Kia Forte Safety Features

Safety Features
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Collision Mitigation-Front
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) Rear Parking Sensors
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A