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2023 Kia Forte
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near
Laguna Niguel, CA
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Great experience thank you all.
Great experience thank you all. Im having a great time here . For sure I ll back again . Thank you again manny. Thank you thank you.
Bought the vehicle new in October of 2023.
Bought the vehicle new in October of 2023. Now it’s March of 2025. Have yet to have an issue🤞though have heard of common problems many have had. I’ve put roughly 20 k miles on the car in a year and a half (mostly interstate driving). Technology package is lovely and the vehicle has an overall stylish feel. It’s important to keep in mind, though, that you’re buying a 20k dollar vehicle from 2023. It’s plastics galore in there, so, though stylish, the material quality isn’t the best. If you’re someone who takes care of your things, you shouldn’t have an issue! Use the maintenance schedule found in the Owner’s manual and this vehicle should get you where you’re going for a reasonable amount of years. That being said, if you’re trying to decide between and LX[S] and GT (not including GT-Line), choose the GT. Though you’re paying a little extra, you get a standard transmission with real gears (the car has more power than you’d think too) rather than the CVT found in the LX[S] (and GT-line). CVT tech has greatly improved within recent years, but they’re still known to be problematic at times. All in all, this generation of Kia seems to be more reliable than most previous gens. Definitely a real deal competitor with the carolla/civic and worth the consideration!
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Jose Vargas was very helpful and help me find the right
Jose Vargas was very helpful and help me find the right truck for me. I would recommend this dealership they have a lot of nice trucks.
Bought a 2023 forte gt-line for my daughter.
Bought a 2023 forte gt-line for my daughter. We have had the car for 13months and have driven about 12,000 miles. I honestly cannot believe the 1star reviews, nor should you. I was a loyal Honda fanboy for over 30 years before I bought this Kia. I bought a totally loaded Forte non turbo for a hair under 25k with a crazy good warranty. Why not? I figured. 13 months and 12k miles later it rides better, has more power and is quieter than the day we bought it! Zero issues with anything. No squeaks, rattles or interior flaws. Sadly no tire wear. I cannot wait to replace the Kuhmos it came with. It handles great and is fun to drive. My wife calls it “a peppy little thing”. And she drives a CX-5 turbo or my 5.7 liter ram. Over 40 mpg on highway and mid 30s driving around town. This is a fine car. Not a cheap version Hyundai. Much nicer IMHO than the Hyundai. For those knocking the resale… run the numbers and try to buy one as cheap as you say you sold yours for. The Harmon Kardon stereo sounds awesome! This is one of my favorite purchases because its value continues to surprise me. And they give a $500.00 military discount. Don’t buy based on my opinions go test drive one! Test drives are free. Go to carvanna or get on car gurus and see how cheap you can buy one a year or two old used one for.
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Great experience
Mission Viejo Kia was great. Mike was awesome and got me in the Kia Forte that I wanted. He was super helpful going over everything with me. I was never pressured in getting anything I didn't want. Going through the process of buying a new car can be stressful but I didn't feel that here. I appreciated their help.
I purchased my GT turbo - automatic in 2021 as 2022 model
I purchased my GT turbo - automatic in 2021 as 2022 model and my only regret was that didn’t wait for the cooling seats package. Great looking vehicle with above average performance and great fuel efficiency. It’s one of the best affordable sports sedans in the market and one of the few where you can actually fit a 6’ adult in the backseat. I’m looking to add another with my desired package soon.
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Purchased a Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG
I purchased a used Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG from the Carmax in Costa Mesa, CA about a month ago. I started out by calling the Carmax and reaching a sales agent. She worked with me by setting aside the car so that I could fly down to pick it up. She picked me up from the airport about 15 miles away from their dealership. When I saw the car, I found some minor cosmetic issues with the car and Carmax assured me that they would repair them at my local Carmax in Roseville, CA. I will be writing a review about that Carmax as well. They issued me a form stating repairs to be done at my local dealership. I informed the salesperson that I would be pushing the car a bit and she was fine with it. After the test drive, the car seemed to be in great condition, so we headed in for the paperwork. The appearance inside of the dealership building did not convey a welcoming feeling though. It felt like a warehouse with desks in it. The people within the building were nice and friendly though. The paperwork was pretty quick as I already had a loan check from the credit union. It took about 30 minutes and then I was on my way. Overall, I would say the experience was positive.
affordable, stylish, competative
Bought my Forte Gt line at Mathews of Blakley Kia, great salesman ship, i had Dylan, he was very knowledgeable. My Forte is beautiful paid under 23000. and got a car with alot of options other dealers would have charged you for looks great and performs well, i have read other reveiws that slam the kia brand but they have come a long way
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Excellent Experience
A lot of the negative reviews on this place are a bit silly. In my experience from this past weekend, if you listen to the salesperson who you are assigned, bring all the documents requested, make appointments, and come fully prepared, you will have an excellent experience just as I did. I placed a 7-day hold on the exact car I wanted, and made an appointment to come test drive it and apply for financing a few days later. I spoke with my salesperson, Jerry Neyland, a few times on the phone before coming in, and he always had the answers I needed. He advised me on what documentation to bring with me, and when I arrived for my test drive appointment Jerry has the car ready for me. We took a quick test drive, I fell in love with the car, and we started the financing application. Since I brought everything we'd need, it was a BREEZE! In total, I was maybe at CarMax for 2 hours maximum. I had been stressing over it all week, only to find out it was all so, so simple. Jerry's customer service is second to none--he was friendly, quick, and understanding. He kept me informed every step of the way, and not once did I feel he was putting pressure on me or trying to "sell" me on anything. CarMax Buena Park gets 5 out of 5 stars for me, and Jerry Neyland gets 6 out of 5 stars! Overall an excellent experience in every regard.
Love my Kia Forte LXS w/ Technology Package.
I bought this vehicle in February of 2023. I have approximately 9,000 miles on it and it has performed flawlessly. It is very easy to drive and gets great gas mileage. Mine is Red (currant red) with black interior.
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2023 Kia Forte GT
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gracias eddie nos aprobaron por otro carro gracias a el
gracias eddie nos aprobaron por otro carro gracias a el i a david thank you
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2023 Kia Forte GT
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Great service
Great service department. Matt the mgr went out of his way to make sure I was happy. Joel the service advice was very nice, call me twice just to update me. Price was fair.
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Had the chance to stop by at one of the locations.
Had the chance to stop by at one of the locations. Chris was very informative and had great customer service. Wanted to leave this review as a thank you for his great service.
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Super nice, very quick response.
The response time was really fast, I had received an email back within an hour. I was actually surprised how quick they had contacted me about my inquiry and I would recommend them to a friend
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2023 Kia Forte GT-Line
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Carmax is awesome!
Just bought my car from Carmax in Costa Mesa. Michael helped me. The whole experience was easy and painless. It really is the way car buying should be! When it's time for me to buy a car again I'm definitely going back to Carmax!
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My experiences was good everyone was so nice I was
My experiences was good everyone was so nice I was well pleased got out in a timely manner Lois was great good customer skills the atmosphere was very pleasant
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2023 Kia Forte GT-Line
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I had a great experience at California Motors Direct.
I had a great experience at California Motors Direct. Eddie was incredibly helpful and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I had my toddler son with me, and the team went above and beyond to make sure we were both comfortable during our visit. They were professional, patient, and very accommodating. I truly appreciated the excellent customer service and would definitely recommend California Motors Direct to anyone looking for a positive car-buying experience.
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Es exelete lugar para comprar carros buen servicio y buenos precios sin duda el mejor lo recomiemdo siempre a todos deberian de ingresar es buen lugar
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2023 Kia Forte GT-Line
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We had to bring our Kia soul in because of a dashboard
We had to bring our Kia soul in because of a dashboard Warning light. Bradley was Very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator while the car was in the shop. We will ask for Bradley the next time we have a service need at Kia of Irvine.
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I'd go back
This was the easiest purchase of a car that I've ever had! No haggling-just bought it! They bought mine and then I came back and bought one from them
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Anthony sold me the 2020 Mazda 6.
Anthony sold me the 2020 Mazda 6. Super nice and very informative and fast too.
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ five star experience!
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ five star experience! I love my new car. Thank you Nash auto for all the help!
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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There’s some issues / delays happening when it comes to
There’s some issues / delays happening when it comes to releasing the vehicle. But all well is done and everything is taking care of. Thats how “Jonny Alcantar” Sales representatives he is. He make sure that his customers have 100% very satisfied and very happy. He’s very understanding, patience, and he’s absolutely gave his time to reply all the calls and text messages too. Of all the dealerships i visited he’s very different and treated you as family member. Thumbs-up for him. Highly Recommended the California Motor Trade Norco.
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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Easy to set up appt for service.
Easy to set up appt for service. Car is operating very well. Very pleased with communication and progress of vehicle during the work performed. Clean waiting area.
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Kia Forte prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Forte | $18,438 | 4 Good deals |
About the 2023 Kia Forte
LX shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 34
- Transmission
- CVT
- Engine
- 147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2023 Kia Forte cost?
The 2023 Kia Forte price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2023 Forte is $18,327, with pricing starting at $5,304.
What is the MPG of the 2023 Kia Forte?
The 2023 Kia Forte offers up to 30 MPG in city driving and 41 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 34 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2023 Kia Forte?
The 2023 Kia Forte compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:
Is the 2023 Kia Forte reliable?
The 2023 Kia Forte has an average reliability rating of 3.9 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2023 Forte owners.
Is the 2023 Kia Forte a good sedan?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2023 Kia Forte.
- Comfort 3.9
- Interior 3.9
- Performance 3.8
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.2
- Reliability 3.9
76% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 3.9
- Interior 3.9
- Performance 3.8
- Value 3.9
- Exterior 4.2
- Reliability 3.9
GT (2 styles)
GT-Line (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| GT-Line IVT |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $21,890 |
| Combined MPG |
| 32 |
| Engine |
| 147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
LX (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| LX IVT |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $19,690 |
| Combined MPG |
| 34 |
| Engine |
| 147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
LXS (1 style)
| Style |
|---|
| LXS IVT |
| Inventory price |
| Starting at $20,190 |
| Combined MPG |
| 32 |
| Engine |
| 147.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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4 Great Deals out of 35 listings starting at $13,200
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7 Great Deals out of 40 listings starting at $13,200
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