Trim Report

Kia Forte LXS2018

Includes:FORTE|LXS
$3,000
Starting From
2,578
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 2,578 active dealer listings as of

Min $3,000
Max $25,305
From $3,000
Fresh

LXS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$17K
197 listings95,812 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

2018 Kia Forte LXS Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte LXS

Location data for all 2018 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 2018 Kia Forte trims

Elevated

The 2018 Kia Forte has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 134 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
134
Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
21V2600002021-13-04
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 134 owners have filed complaints about the 2018 Kia Forte. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine35
02Unknown Or Other14
03Air Bags8
04Electrical System6
05Unknown Or Other,engine5
134 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Forte Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Kia Forte trims

25–32mpg combined
·
23-29city
·
29-37hwy
·
$1,350-$1,750/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2018 Kia Forte returns 25–32 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Forte - Automatic (S6)
32mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Manual 6-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Forte 5 - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Forte 5 - Automatic (AM7)
27mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average
Forte 5 - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

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

LXS Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Kia Forte LXS

How does the LXS compare to other Kia Forte trims?

The LXS occupies a distinct position in the Kia Forte range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Kia Forte LXS?

Maintenance costs for the LXS align with the broader Kia Forte ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2018 model year has 1 recall on record. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2018 Kia Forte page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Kia Forte LXS?

For the LXS, 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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