Trim Report

Kia Forte S2015

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

Sourced from 126 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,992
Max $29,995
From $5,992
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$900
$900–$15K
109 listings116,284 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

2015 Kia Forte S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte S

Location data for all 2015 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 2015 Kia Forte trims

High Concern

The 2015 Kia Forte's high safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 254 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
254
Complaints
16
Crashes
20
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2015 Kia Forte has accumulated 254 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine120
02Unknown Or Other18
03Air Bags15
04Service Brakes9
05Electrical System8
254 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Forte Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2015 Kia Forte trims

24–30mpg combined
·
21-26city
·
28-37hwy
·
$1,450-$1,800/yr

With 10 configurations tested, the 2015 Kia Forte ranges from 24 to 30 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Forte - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr8/10 Clean
Forte - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Manual 6-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Forte 5 - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Forte Koup - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Forte Koup - Manual 6-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr7/10 Clean
Forte Koup - Automatic (S6)
25mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average
Forte 5 - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average
Forte 5 - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average
Forte Koup - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

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

2015 Kia Forte S FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the S compare to other Kia Forte trims?

with 126 listings tracked, the S sits in a specific spot in the 2015 Kia Forte lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2015 Kia Forte page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2015 Kia Forte S?

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

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

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