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2023 Kia Forte sedans
for sale
near
Calimesa, 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 customer service and awesome to work with.
Great customer service and awesome to work with. All departments are knowledgeable and friendly. Thanks
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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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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Stephen Scott helped us throughout this process with
Stephen Scott helped us throughout this process with complete honesty and courtesy. We were able to find whst we needed and wanted, without spending the whole day in doing so. Thank you to the whole crew for making this one of the better experiences I have had at a dealership.
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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Ordered a Dodge 3500. And am waiting for it to be transported. The ill trade my car for a truck.
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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2023 Kia Forte GT-Line
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Good and fast service with Dillon.
Good and fast service with Dillon. Right to the point and no nonsense. Would recommend.
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 LXS
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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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Great customer service
Although the car we wanted didnt work out, the customer service was excellent. MARCUS is a STAR! He should be in management. I have brought many mercedes in the past. Carmax is turning the tide when it comes to purchasing vehicles. The best thing to do when you buy any car is to take it to another mechanic, and then bring it back to the place to be fixed within the warranty period. The Truck I purchased from them a year ago had a few issues but they did take care of it and I've not have any problems since. Carmax has set the bar high for purchasing returning and anything to do with cars. BRAVO!






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Austin, Zach, and Jaime were exceptional , they got a a
Austin, Zach, and Jaime were exceptional , they got a a great deal would definitely recommend to family and friends!






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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Salesman Trey made the process easy and fast.
Salesman Trey made the process easy and fast. I gave him the criteria I was looking for and he delivered even with my not so great credit. No hassle and no xx that I have gotten at other dealers.






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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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I have never had the process of buying a car or truck be
I have never had the process of buying a car or truck be so absolutely painless as it was working with Steve Scott. Steve took care of me, found me and my wife exactly what we needed and didn't try to upsell me on features because he was clear on what we wanted and knew that that was the best way to keep us happy. I would 100% buy a car from Steve again. Roxanne worked with the finance department and with Steve to go ahead and make sure that our needs were met. We were treated respectfully, courteously, offered drinks and never talked down to or made to feel like we were being sold something we didn't want or need. I would absolutely buy from this dealer and from Steve.






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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Had a fantastic customer service experience with Miguel
Had a fantastic customer service experience with Miguel at California Motor Trade 3. He was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, making the car buying process smooth and stress- free. He explained clearly everything, no pressure at all. Highly recommend them!






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2023 Kia Forte LXS
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Excellent service!
Excellent service! Got in and out with the car of my dreams! Alex was a big help






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Trey helped my husband and I get our first family car!
Trey helped my husband and I get our first family car! The process was easy and the deal was great!

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Thank you Carlos Gonzalez and staff for working with us and providing us with extraordinary customer service. We’re very happy with our new GMC Sierra. My husband and I had been looking for a truck for months . Thank you for working with us.
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Thank you
Eric and Kenny are amazing! I love my new RAV4 Hybrid! They made sure I received updates about when a car was coming in. They worked with me to make sure the car was something I could afford!
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I love my Riverside Kia
I went to get my oil changed at Riverside Kia dealership and it went out good I met a man name Armando Gomez here yo sit with you tell you what you are going to be getting with your car so yes I recommend Riverside Kia
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the team here is the best i would not take my vehicle
the team here is the best i would not take my vehicle to any other location
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Everyone we've come in contact here has been incredible .
Everyone we've come in contact here has been incredible ... cheerful, informative, cared about us as individuals
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Great customer service helped get the best deal possible
Great customer service helped get the best deal possible for a first time buyer !l
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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 $18,759, with pricing starting at $10,462.
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.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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