2016
Kia Forte

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$15,990

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Available trims

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4dr Sdn Man LX

Starts at

$15,990

25 City / 37 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Auto LX

Starts at

$17,700

26 City / 39 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Auto LX

Starts at

$18,090

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn Auto EX

Starts at

$19,990

24 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Auto EX

Starts at

$20,390

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Man SX

Starts at

$20,990

21 City / 29 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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5dr HB Auto SX

Starts at

$21,990

21 City / 29 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Sedan and hatchback body styles

Related to Hyundai Elantra

Several four-cylinder engines

Manual or automatic transmission

The good & the bad

The good

Ride quality

Interior quietness

Distinctive styling

High-end options

Wide adjustment range for front seats

The bad

Modest power

Rearward visibility

Rear seating height for adults

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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Kia Forte base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Overall rating: 5/5
Combined side rating front seat: 5/5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4/5
Overall side crash rating: 5/5
Rollover rating: 4/5
Side barrier rating: 5/5

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

10.3%

Risk of rollover

Side barrier rating driver: 5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5/5

10.3%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

5 years / 60,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years / 100,000 miles

Powertrain

10 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles

Basic

12 months / 12,000 miles

Dealer certification

165-point inspection

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By Michael Clark

Owns this car

June 30, 2024

My wife bought me a 2016 as a gift yes it has a ton of

My wife bought me a 2016 as a gift yes it has a ton of miles but it runs and drives like a brand new car. We've had lots of road trips and no problems I'm 6,1 very comfortable even in the back seat I really like the trunk space

Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Gary Reed

Owns this car

May 24, 2024

Purchased new 2016 Forte Five.

Purchased new 2016 Forte Five. I've had one problem with air conditioning in 2020. Dealership ordered part, in 10 days fixed. Under warranty, I paid nothing! Runs great! Oil changed regularly. Put new brake pads on all around at 45,000 miles. New Micheline tires! Really improved handling. Only 64,000 Mike's on currently.

Did have to replace battery in 2022. Was over 5 years old. Great mileage! Plan on driving several years down the road!

Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Kia Forte?

The 2016 Kia Forte is available in 3 trim levels:

EX (2 styles)
LX (3 styles)
SX (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Kia Forte?

The 2016 Kia Forte offers up to 25 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Kia Forte reliable?

The 2016 Kia Forte has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Kia Forte owners.

Is the 2016 Kia Forte a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Kia Forte. 89.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5

Based on 123 reviews

Comfort: 4.6
Interior: 4.6
Performance: 4.5
Value: 4.6
Exterior: 4.6
Reliability: 4.7

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