Trim Report

Kia Forte S2022

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$9,990
$10K–$26K
501 listings53,942 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

2022 Kia Forte S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Forte S

Location data for all 2022 Kia Forte trims combined

35States

9% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 35 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Kia Forte Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2022 Kia Forte trims

Elevated

The 2022 Kia Forte's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 22 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
22
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Kia Forte has accumulated 22 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine3
02Unknown Or Other3
03Engine And Engine Cooling2
04Seat Belts,unknown Or Other1
05Exterior Lighting,visibility/wiper1
22 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Forte Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2022 Kia Forte trims

26–35mpg combined
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22-31city
·
31-41hwy
·
$1,250-$1,700/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2022 Kia Forte ranges from 26 to 35 MPG combined. That's a 9 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

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 city39 hwy~$1,350/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
26mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2022 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 2022 Kia Forte lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2022 Kia Forte page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2022 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 2022 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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