2013 Kia Forte
Starting MSRP $15,400–$19,800
Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.0 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | | 4.2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  | 4.1 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | | 4.1 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  | 4.5 out of 5 |
13 out of 16 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from Jacquie
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I purchased a 2013 Forte Ex 3 months ago and for the most part am satisfied except for a little problem I am having with the driver's seat. I have recently been hearing pressure sounds while driving when my back is touching the seat. It is intermittent but when you hear it you hear it. I have taken it back a couple of times but I still have the problem. I have had a few new cars and I have NEVER had this problem with the seat before. I will continue to take it back for as long as I have to until I am satisfied."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from GJ
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I have only had my new Kia for about one month, but so far I am very happy with the way it drives and the comfortable seating. Since it is slightly smaller then the Honda Accord that I am used to driving, it seems a lot easier to get into tight spaces and still seems to be comfortable inside. It is very responsive and does a good job on corners. I am really quite impressed with this car."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Returned Driver
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Because of a job relocation, I had to get a car for the daily commute. I had to no idea what to buy, except I wanted something compact and reliable. Very happy with my Kia Forte EX. The gas mileage isn't as good as it was purported to be, and living in Chicago, when it got cold, the windows didn't roll down instantly, but once the car got warmed up, they worked fine. That's a small drawback for me, as the car always started right up, is very easy to handle, comfortable, and after 6 months, i love it more than when I first bought it."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from anna
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"just bought a 2013 kia forte from byers kia in lewis center. best car ive ever owned! drives smooth, lots of space, nice interior,large trunk space, great gas mileage, they even thru in a free ipod hookup/charger for the car!.luke from byers helped me..best car buying experience ive ever had..i told him what i wanted, didnt want, and price range. he gave me exactly what i wanted,didnt push anything and went over how to use everything in the car and set up my bluetooth for me.he was very personalable and helpful! thanks luke!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Wild4stangs
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Bought this car new in October 2012, and I now have nearly 8k on the clock. I commute 100 miles/day mostly highway, and the rest is local driving. I average 31.5 mpg, with the best being 36 for pure hwy trips. I am a big buy, 5'11" and 265, and it fit's me well. No issues to report, If I had to complain I would like to see the mpg go up a bit. I have the tech package, and all of the features work reliably, and are easy to use. Also I drove in a heavy snowstorm recently and found the stock Hancook tires to be pretty bad in snow and ice. I am installing a set of snow tires/wheels soon. The dealer experience has been excellent."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from skyblue82
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"I just bought a 2013 Kia Forte 5 door and I love it! I have put 6,000 miles on it in just 3 months now with no problems or complaints. It is reliable and drives great. It does take some self training to get the best gas milage out of the vehicle. I recomend keeping the view of average mpg up at all times to see what kind of driving brings your average down. If I use cruise control and keep my lead foot under control I average 37 mpg on my road trips!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from vicj1
 (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  |
2 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
3 out of 5 |
"my daughter has a 2012 bought new. she originally got 17mpg. then after only going up to 20mpg. we took it back and complained to the dealer for the 2nd time, and was told nothing was wrong, we told them that she was lied to, because she had a Kia before this one, and it road great, great gas mialage. she was told that this car would be much better than her last esp. on gas mil. told 38 -40, and told that when it hits 5,000 miles, that it should inprove, she is almost at that, and only gets 21-22 tops. also, we have so many leg bruises from the doors, all them coming back and hitting us, and they told us their was nothing wrong with the doors and that we must be parking on a slant. they do it even on flat ground. you have to work and work to get them to stay open. i think that the kia forte should be allowed in the lies about gas mil. that kia has against them! would not recogmend this particular car to anyone, run don't walk from our lying local dealership. she is constantly putting gas in and can't really afford this. she drives alot and thought she was getting an very economical car. she now wishes that she never traded."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from Happy Kia Forte Owner
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We bought our Kia Forte 2012 ex a week ago and i can tell you it is worth the money!!!!!!! It had 15 miles on it when purchased and it runs smooth. Seats are a bit low but once you are in they are very comfortable. The driver side door tends to close on me when i open it up so they may havge missed an adjustment when they put on the door. Interior is amazing especially for what is considered a low end car. I am very happy i went with the forte and after all who can beat that warranty besides hyundai."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from henry
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"This car has more than enough power for a compact, and handles curves nicely here in Tn. Macpherson struts make the difference! I average 31.5 miles per gallon with an average speed of 40 mph. One thing Kia could do different is redesign the radiator resevior lid design. Someone has to have a funnel to fill it up."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Work
Rating from Pro driver ABF
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Base LX with floor mats, 13500 & tt&l. 6 spd shifts great, 35.41 mpg first tank, all around driving."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: Commuting
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