2020 Kia Forte

$3,250
from
290
listings
$3K–$25K
price range
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Low$3,250
High$25,299
From$3,250
Avg Mileage80,172 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 290 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

2020 Kia Forte Trims

All Trims Combined
From$3,250
$3K–$25K
290 listings80,172 avg miles
EX
From$900
242 listings|$900–$20K
GT
From$3,250
587 listings|$3K–$27K
GT-Line
From$9,950
1,340 listings|$10K–$29K
LX
From$600
626 listings|$600–$30K
LXS
From$4,294
2,672 listings|$4K–$28K
S
From$5,992
103 listings|$6K–$30K
SX
From$1,198
20 listings|$1K–$14K

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Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 71 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
71
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 71 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other21
02Power Train12
03Engine7
04Engine And Engine Cooling3
05Air Bags3
71 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

28–35mpg combined
·
25-31city
·
32-41hwy
·
$1,950-$2,400/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~$1,950/yr8/10 Clean
Forte - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
33mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city40 hwy~$2,050/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Manual 6-spd
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Automatic (AM7)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Manual 6-spd
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2020 Kia Forte

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 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 71 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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