2024 Kia Forte5 trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,400
- 5 trims. $19,990 to $25,390.
- 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 | $19,990 | $1,155 | 2.0L | 147 hp | N/A | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| LXS IVT | $20,490 | $1,155 | 2.0L | 147 hp | N/A | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| GT-Line IVT | $22,490 | $1,155 | 2.0L | 147 hp | N/A | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| GT DCT | $24,690 | $1,155 | 1.6L | 201 hp | N/A | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| GT Manual | $25,390 | $1,155 | 1.6L | 201 hp | N/A | N/A | 26 mpg | 5 |
| EX FWD | Price N/A | $1,155 | 2.0L 4cyl | 164 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg to 34 mpg | 5 |
| Forte GT FWD | Price N/A | $1,155 | 1.6L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | N/A | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Forte GT-Line FWD | Price N/A | $1,155 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Forte LX FWD | Price N/A | $1,155 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 34 mpg | 5 |
| Forte LXS FWD | Price N/A | $1,155 | 2.0L 4cyl | 147 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| LX FWD | Price N/A | $1,155 | 2.0L 4cyl | 164 hp | FWD | CVT | 32 mpg to 34 mpg | 5 |
| SX FWD | Price N/A | $1,155 | 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 $19,990 to LXS IVT $20,490.
- MPG: 34 mpg to 32 mpg.
No equipment data.
LXS IVT to GT-Line IVT: +$2,000
LXS IVT $20,490 to GT-Line IVT $22,490.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
GT-Line IVT to GT DCT: +$2,200
GT-Line IVT $22,490 to GT DCT $24,690.
- 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 $24,690 to GT Manual $25,390.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: GT DCT, 201 hp, $24,690.
- The best mpg: LX IVT, 34 mpg, $19,990.
New for 2024
Compared with 2023. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 5 trims. Median change: +$300.
| Trim | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX IVT | $19,690 | $19,990 | +$300 |
| LXS IVT | $20,190 | $20,490 | +$300 |
| GT-Line IVT | $21,890 | $22,490 | +$600 |
| GT DCT | $24,390 | $24,690 | +$300 |
| GT Manual | $25,090 | $25,390 | +$300 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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