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Compare 4 trims on the 2018 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.

2018 Kia Forte

EX (2 styles)

EX Auto EX Auto
$21,700
Starting MSRP
$22,200
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 Manual LX Auto
$18,300
Starting MSRP
$16,800
Starting MSRP
$17,900
Starting MSRP
28 combined MPG
MPG
28 combined MPG
MPG
32 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
M/T
Transmission
6-Speed A/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
$19,400
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 DCT SX Manual
$23,900
Starting MSRP
$26,100
Starting MSRP
27 combined MPG
MPG
25 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
7-Speed A/T
Transmission
M/T
Transmission
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
 
 
 
 
Exterior Colors
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity