Trim Report

Kia Forte GT-Line2011

Includes:FORTE|GT-Line
$7,900
Starting From
1,395
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,395 active dealer listings as of

Min $7,900
Max $77,777
From $7,900
Fresh

GT-Line Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,995
$3K–$9K
16 listings159,375 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

2011 Kia Forte GT-Line Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte GT-Line

Location data for all 2011 Kia Forte trims combined

35States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2011 Kia Forte trims

High Concern

The 2011 Kia Forte's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 160 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
160
Complaints
28
Crashes
11
Fires
Recall Findings
16V0700002016-05-02
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2011 Kia Forte has accumulated 160 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine35
02Air Bags20
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic15
04Power Train11
05Unknown Or Other10
160 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Forte Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2011 Kia Forte trims

26–30mpg combined
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22-27city
·
30-35hwy
·
$1,450-$1,700/yr

With 9 configurations tested, the 2011 Kia Forte ranges from 26 to 30 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Forte Eco - Automatic 6-spd
30mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte - Automatic 6-spd
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte - Manual 6-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte Koup - Automatic 6-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte Koup - Manual 6-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte - Automatic 6-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 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte Koup - Automatic 6-spd
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Forte Koup - Manual 6-spd
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor

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

GT-Line Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2011 Kia Forte GT-Line

How does the GT-Line compare to other Kia Forte trims?

Every Kia Forte trim targets a different buyer. The 2011 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Kia Forte GT-Line?

The GT-Line shares its core mechanicals with other Kia Forte trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2011 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Kia Forte GT-Line?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Kia Forte GT-Line year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Kia Forte overview compares all years side by side.

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