Trim Report

Kia Forte S2011

Includes:FORTE|S
$5,992
Starting From
126
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 126 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,992
Max $29,995
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S 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 S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte S

Location data for all 2011 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 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)

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2011 Kia Forte S

How does the S compare to other Kia Forte trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Kia Forte range. See how it stacks up on the 2011 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Kia Forte S?

Budget for standard S maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2011 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 S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Forte buyer's guide.

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