2022 Kia Forte trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,400
- 9 trims. $19,090 to $24,490.
- Base: FE FWD. Top: GT Manual FWD.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FE FWD | $19,090 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| FE IVT FWD | $19,090 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 35 mpg | 5 |
| LXS FWD | $19,590 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| LXS IVT FWD | $19,590 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line FWD | $21,290 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | $21,290 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 33 mpg | 5 |
| GT FWD | $23,490 | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT DCT FWD | $23,490 | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT Manual FWD | $24,490 | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 6-speed manual | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
FE IVT to LXS: +$500
FE IVT FWD $19,090 to LXS FWD $19,590.
- MPG: 35 mpg to 33 mpg.
No equipment data.
LXS IVT to GT-Line: +$1,700
LXS IVT FWD $19,590 to GT-Line FWD $21,290.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
GT-Line IVT to GT: +$2,200
GT-Line IVT FWD $21,290 to GT FWD $23,490.
- Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
- Power: 147 hp to 201 hp.
- MPG: 33 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT DCT to GT Manual: +$1,000
GT DCT FWD $23,490 to GT Manual FWD $24,490.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Heated front seats: optional from GT-Line FWD, $21,290.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: GT-Line FWD, $21,290. Optional from LXS FWD, $19,590.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FE FWD, $19,090.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: GT-Line FWD, $21,290.
- Premium audio: optional from GT-Line FWD, $21,290.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: GT-Line FWD, $21,290.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FE FWD | LXS FWD | GT-Line FWD | GT FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | N | N | O | O |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | O | S | O |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | O | O |
| Remote start | N | N | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: FE IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT Manual FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: GT FWD, 201 hp, $23,490.
- The best mpg: FE FWD, 35 mpg, $19,090.
New for 2022
Compared with 2021. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: FE Manual FWD, EX FWD, EX IVT FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$700.
| Trim | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FE FWD | $17,890 | $19,090 | +$1,200 |
| FE IVT FWD | $18,790 | $19,090 | +$300 |
| LXS FWD | $19,390 | $19,590 | +$200 |
| LXS IVT FWD | $19,390 | $19,590 | +$200 |
| GT-Line FWD | $20,490 | $21,290 | +$800 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | $20,490 | $21,290 | +$800 |
| GT FWD | $22,790 | $23,490 | +$700 |
| GT DCT FWD | $22,790 | $23,490 | +$700 |
| GT Manual FWD | $23,390 | $24,490 | +$1,100 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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