Trim Report

Kia Forte LX2010

Includes:FORTE|LX
$975
Starting From
714
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 714 active dealer listings as of

Min $975
Max $29,995
From $975
Fresh

LX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,275
$3K–$8K
21 listings132,143 avg miles
EX
From$675
244 listings|$675–$19K
GT
From$9,950
520 listings|$10K–$28K
GT-Line
From$7,900
1,395 listings|$8K–$78K
LX
From$975
714 listings|$975–$30K
LXS
From$3,000
2,578 listings|$3K–$25K
S
From$5,992
126 listings|$6K–$30K
SX
From$900
28 listings|$900–$14K

2010 Kia Forte LX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte LX

Location data for all 2010 Kia Forte trims combined

35States

9% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2010 Kia Forte trims

High Concern

The 2010 Kia Forte has a high safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 231 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
231
Complaints
21
Crashes
5
Fires
Recall Findings
18V3630002018-01-06
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 231 owners have filed complaints about the 2010 Kia Forte. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine52
02Air Bags28
03Tires,wheels12
04Tires9
05Service Brakes8
231 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Forte Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2010 Kia Forte trims

26–30mpg combined
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22-27city
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31-36hwy
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$1,450-$1,700/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2010 Kia Forte returns 26–30 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Forte - Automatic 5-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$1,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte - Automatic 4-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte - Automatic 5-spd
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the LX Worth It?

Common questions about the 2010 Kia Forte LX

How does the LX compare to other Kia Forte trims?

with 714 listings tracked, the LX sits in a specific spot in the 2010 Kia Forte lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2010 Kia Forte page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2010 Kia Forte LX?

Budget for standard LX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2010 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Forte LX?

The best model year for the Kia Forte LX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Forte overview.

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