2016 Kia Forte

$600
from
111
listings
$600–$14K
price range
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Low$600
High$13,950
From$600
Avg Mileage104,730 mi
(26d ago)

Sourced from 111 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2016 Kia Forte Trims

All Trims Combined
From$600
$600–$14K
111 listings104,730 avg miles
EX
From$900
210 listings|$900–$20K
GT
From$3,250
537 listings|$3K–$29K
GT-Line
From$9,995
1,273 listings|$10K–$29K
LX
From$600
557 listings|$600–$23K
LXS
From$4,619
2,418 listings|$5K–$24K
S
From$5,992
88 listings|$6K–$20K
SX
From$1,198
24 listings|$1K–$14K

2016 Kia Forte Pricing

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Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2016 Kia Forte, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

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Crashes
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Recall Findings
21V6220002021-09-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 2 issues reported over 1 model years, insert, padding problems are the most common for the 2016 Kia Forte. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Insert, Padding1
02Engine1
2 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

Where to Find 2016 Kia Forte

36States

Florida has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 36 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Kia Forte?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

The 2016 Kia Forte has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is insert, padding, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Kia Forte?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2016 Kia Forte. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Kia Forte?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 30 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $438 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Kia Forte?

Insert, Padding is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Kia Forte, based on 2 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2016 compare to other Kia Forte years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Kia Forte model years. Visit the Kia Forte buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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