What does a 2021 Kia Forte cost to run?
FE FWD, 35 mpg
$1,097a year in fuel
- 9.1 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $24,473.
- Median sedan: $1,477 a year (75 models, 2021).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE FWD | $17,890 | 35 mpg | $1,097 | $0.09 | $24,473 |
| FE Manual FWD | $17,890 | 31 mpg | $1,239 | $0.10 | $25,322 |
| FE IVT FWD | $18,790 | 35 mpg | $1,097 | $0.09 | $25,373 |
| LXS FWD | $19,390 | 33 mpg | $1,164 | $0.10 | $26,372 |
| LXS IVT FWD | $19,390 | 33 mpg | $1,164 | $0.10 | $26,372 |
| GT-Line FWD | $20,490 | 33 mpg | $1,164 | $0.10 | $27,472 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | $20,490 | 33 mpg | $1,164 | $0.10 | $27,472 |
| GT FWD | $22,790 | 30 mpg | $1,280 | $0.11 | $30,470 |
| GT DCT FWD | $22,790 | 30 mpg | $1,280 | $0.11 | $30,470 |
| EX FWD | $23,090 | 33 mpg | $1,164 | $0.10 | $30,072 |
| EX IVT FWD | $23,090 | 33 mpg | $1,164 | $0.10 | $30,072 |
| GT Manual FWD | $23,390 | 28 mpg | $1,371 | $0.11 | $31,619 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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