2023 Kia Forte5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,400
- 5 trims. $19,690 to $25,090.
- Base: LX IVT. Top: GT Manual.
- 7 more trims without a price.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX IVT | $19,690 | $1,095 | 2.0L | 147 hp | N/A | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| LXS IVT | $20,190 | $1,095 | 2.0L | 147 hp | N/A | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line IVT | $21,890 | $1,095 | 2.0L | 147 hp | N/A | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| GT DCT | $24,390 | $1,095 | 1.6L | 201 hp | N/A | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT Manual | $25,090 | $1,095 | 1.6L | 201 hp | N/A | N/A | 26 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 164 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg to 34 mpg | 5 |
| Forte GT FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Forte GT-Line FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Forte LX FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Forte LXS FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| LX FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 164 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg to 34 mpg | 5 |
| SX FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | N/A | 26 mpg to 30 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
LX IVT to LXS IVT: +$500
LX IVT $19,690 to LXS IVT $20,190.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.
No equipment data.
LXS IVT to GT-Line IVT: +$1,700
LXS IVT $20,190 to GT-Line IVT $21,890.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
GT-Line IVT to GT DCT: +$2,500
GT-Line IVT $21,890 to GT DCT $24,390.
- Engine: 2.0L to 1.6L.
- Power: 147 hp to 201 hp.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 30 mpg.
No equipment data.
GT DCT to GT Manual: +$700
GT DCT $24,390 to GT Manual $25,090.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: GT DCT, 201 hp, $24,390.
- The best mpg: LX IVT, 34 mpg, $19,690.
New for 2023
Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.
- Added: LX IVT.
- Dropped: FE IVT.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$600.
| Trim | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LXS IVT | $19,590 | $20,190 | +$600 |
| GT-Line IVT | $21,290 | $21,890 | +$600 |
| GT DCT | $23,490 | $24,390 | +$900 |
| GT Manual | $24,490 | $25,090 | +$600 |
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What this cannot tell you
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