2023 Kia Forte trim levels explained

All 9 trims

What changes at each step

1. LX IVT to LXS: +$500

   LX IVT FWD $19,690 to LXS FWD $20,190.

   • MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.

   No equipment data.

2. LXS IVT to GT-Line: +$1,700

   LXS IVT FWD $20,190 to GT-Line FWD $21,890.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   No equipment data.

3. GT-Line IVT to GT: +$2,500

   GT-Line IVT FWD $21,890 to GT FWD $24,390.

   • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl to 1.6L 4cyl.
   • Power: 147 hp to 201 hp.
   • MPG: 32 mpg to 30 mpg.

   No equipment data.

4. GT DCT to GT Manual: +$700

   GT DCT FWD $24,390 to GT Manual FWD $25,090.

   • MPG: 30 mpg to 26 mpg.

   No equipment data.

Which trim has each feature

• Heated front seats: optional from GT-Line FWD, $21,890.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: GT-Line FWD, $21,890. Optional from LXS FWD, $20,190.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: LX FWD, $19,690.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: GT-Line FWD, $21,890.
• Premium audio: optional from GT-Line FWD, $21,890.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: GT-Line FWD, $21,890.
• 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.

No equipment data: LX 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, $24,390.
• The best mpg: LX FWD, 34 mpg, $19,690.

New for 2023

Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.

• Added: LX FWD, LX IVT FWD.
• Dropped: FE FWD, FE IVT FWD.
• Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$600.

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