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Compare 4 trims on the 2017 Kia Forte

It’s important to carefully check the trims of the car you’re interested in to make sure that you’re getting the features you want, and aren’t overpaying for those you don’t want.


Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you.

2017 Kia Forte

EX (2 styles)

EX Auto EX Auto
$21,300
Starting MSRP
$22,100
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
164.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

LX (3 styles)

LX Auto LX Auto LX Manual
$18,200
Starting MSRP
$17,600
Starting MSRP
$16,600
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
32 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity

S (1 style)

S Auto
$19,300
Starting MSRP
32 combined MPG
MPG
147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
6-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity

SX (2 styles)

SX Manual SX DCT
$26,000
Starting MSRP
$23,800
Starting MSRP
25 combined MPG
MPG
27 combined MPG
MPG
201.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
201.0-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Engine
M/T
Transmission
7-Speed A/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity