Trim Report

Kia Forte S2018

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
From $5,992
Fresh

S 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 S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte S

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
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23-29city
·
29-37hwy
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$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)

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Kia Forte S

How does the S compare to other Kia Forte trims?

with 126 listings tracked, the S sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Kia Forte lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Kia Forte page.

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

The S 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 2018 model page has the details.

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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