2020 Kia Forte

$3,250
from
268
listings
$3K–$27K
price range
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Low$3,250
High$26,799
From$3,250
Avg Mileage76,866 mi
(26d ago)

Sourced from 268 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2020 Kia Forte Trims

All Trims Combined
From$3,250
$3K–$27K
268 listings76,866 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

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Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 75 complaints, the 2020 Kia Forte rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
75
Complaints
9
Crashes
2
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Kia Forte's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 75 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other22
02Power Train12
03Engine8
04Air Bags4
05Engine And Engine Cooling3
75 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

28–35mpg combined
·
25-31city
·
32-41hwy
·
$1,750-$2,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2020 Kia Forte ranges from 28 to 35 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Forte FE - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
35mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
31 city41 hwy~$1,750/yr8/10 Clean
Forte - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
33mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city40 hwy~$1,850/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Manual 6-spd
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$2,000/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Automatic (AM7)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$2,050/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Manual 6-spd
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$2,200/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2020 Kia Forte

36States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Kia Forte Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 Kia Forte. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Kia Forte?

You'll get between 28 and 35 MPG combined from the 2020 Kia Forte, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Kia Forte?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 75 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2020 compare to other Kia Forte years?

The 2020 sits at a specific point in the Kia Forte lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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