Kia Forte5 year by year: price, power, mpg, size
Base price change, 2011 to 2024
+18%
- Base price: $16,895 (2011) to $19,990 (2024).
- Median sedan base price: +44% over the same years.
- Redesigned: 2014.
- Last model year in data: 2024.
| Year | Trims | Base MSRP | Top MSRP | Horsepower | MPG or range | Length | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | $19,990 | $25,390 | 147 to 201 hp | 26 to 34 mpg | 171.3 in to 178.0 in | 106.3 in | N/A |
| 2023 | 12 | $19,690 | $25,090 | 147 to 201 hp | 26 to 34 mpg | 171.3 in to 178.0 in | 106.3 in | N/A |
| 2022 | 12 | $19,090 | $24,490 | 147 to 201 hp | 26 to 35 mpg | 171.3 in to 178.0 in | 106.3 in | N/A |
| 2021 | 14 | $17,890 | $23,390 | 147 to 201 hp | 28 to 35 mpg | 171.3 in to 178.0 in | 106.3 in | N/A |
| 2020 | 14 | $17,890 | $23,090 | 147 to 201 hp | 28 to 35 mpg | 171.3 in to 178.0 in | 106.3 in | N/A |
| 2018 | 11 | $18,300 | $26,100 | 147 to 201 hp | 25 to 32 mpg | 171.3 in | 106.3 in | 2,928 lb |
| 2017 | 10 | $18,200 | $26,000 | 147 to 201 hp | 25 to 32 mpg | 171.3 in | 106.3 in | 2,912 lb |
| 2016 | 9 | $18,090 | $21,990 | 145 to 201 hp | 24 to 28 mpg | 171.3 in | 106.3 in | 2,912 lb |
| 2015 | 7 | $19,690 | $21,890 | 145 to 201 hp | 24 to 29 mpg | 171.3 in | 106.3 in | 2,912 lb |
| 2014 | 10 | $19,700 | $21,900 | 147 to 201 hp | 24 to 28 mpg | 171.3 in | 106.3 in | 2,928 lb |
| 2013 | 9 | $18,300 | $19,800 | 147 to 201 hp | 26 to 30 mpg | 171.3 in | 104.3 in | 2,928 lb |
| 2012 | 7 | $18,100 | $19,600 | 147 to 201 hp | 27 to 30 mpg | 171.3 in | 104.3 in to 106.3 in | 2,928 lb |
| 2011 | 7 | $16,895 | $18,395 | 147 to 201 hp | 27 to 30 mpg | 171.3 in | 104.3 in to 106.3 in | 2,780 lb to 2,928 lb |
What changed each year
| Year | Vs | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | Base price +$300. |
| 2023 | 2022 | Base price +$600. -1 mpg. |
| 2022 | 2021 | 2 fewer trims. Base price +$1,200. +4 mpg. |
| 2021 | 2020 | No spec change in the data. |
| 2020 | 2018 | 3 more trims. Base price -$410. -17 hp. +3 mpg. |
| 2018 | 2017 | 1 more trim. Base price +$100. -9 hp. |
| 2017 | 2016 | 1 more trim. Base price +$110. |
| 2016 | 2015 | 2 more trims. Base price -$1,600. |
| 2015 | 2014 | 3 fewer trims. Base price -$10. +9 hp. |
| 2014 | 2013 | Redesign. 1 more trim. Base price +$1,400. Wheelbase +2.0 in. |
| 2013 | 2012 | 2 more trims. Base price +$200. |
| 2012 | 2011 | Base price +$1,205. |
What this cannot tell you
Specs of the cheapest trim each year. Other trims differ.
Redesigns found from size and power changes only.
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