Trim Report

Kia Forte S2021

Includes:FORTE|S
$5,992
Starting From
126
Active Listings
—
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$7,490
$7K–$78K
501 listings74,701 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

2021 Kia Forte S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte S

Location data for all 2021 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 2021 Kia Forte trims

Elevated

The 2021 Kia Forte has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 67 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
67
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 67 owners have filed complaints about the 2021 Kia Forte. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine14
02Unknown Or Other8
03Steering5
04Power Train4
05Tires3
67 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Forte Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Kia Forte trims

28–35mpg combined
·
25-31city
·
32-41hwy
·
$1,250-$1,550/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2021 Kia Forte returns 28–35 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Forte FE - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
35mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
31 city41 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
33mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city40 hwy~$1,350/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Manual 6-spd
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Forte - Automatic (AM-S7)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city35 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average
Forte - Manual 6-spd
28mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

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

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2021 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 2021 Kia Forte lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2021 Kia Forte page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 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. The 2021 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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