Used Kia Forte for Sale in Washington, DC
Fortes for Sale at Dealers

2.0L I4 Engine
#1 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $4,001 Below Market
- Includes $2,160 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle

White • 2.0L I4 Engine
#2 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $300 Price Drop
- Great Price - $3,621 Below Market
- Includes $4,320 Premium Upgrades

White • 2.0L I4 Engine
#3 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $216 Price Drop
- Great Price - $2,513 Below Market
- Includes $4,320 Premium Upgrades

Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#4 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $400 Price Drop
- Great Price - $2,013 Below Market
- Includes $1,294 Premium Upgrades
Black • 2.0L I4 Engine
#5 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $205 Price Drop
- Great Price - $1,711 Below Market
- Includes $2,160 Premium Upgrades
Blue • 2.0L I4 Engine
#6 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $502 Price Drop
- Great Price - $1,505 Below Market
- Includes $2,040 Premium Upgrades
Black • 1.6L I4 Engine
#7 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $355 Price Drop
- Great Price - $5,481 Below Market
- Includes $1,503 Premium Upgrades
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#8 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $2,344 Below Market
- Includes $1,360 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
Blue • 2.0L I4 Engine
#9 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $1,690 Below Market
- Includes $1,548 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: Clean Title
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#10 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $93 Price Drop
- Great Price - $877 Below Market
- Includes $1,303 Premium Upgrades
Black • 2.0L I4 Engine
#11 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $867 Below Market
- Includes $1,413 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#12 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $1,000 Price Drop
- Great Price - $3,886 Below Market
- CARFAX: Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
Black • 2.0L I4 Engine
#13 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $504 Price Drop
- Great Price - $2,980 Below Market
- Includes $1,059 Premium Upgrades
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#14 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $200 Price Drop
- Great Price - $2,519 Below Market
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
White • 2.0L I4 Engine
#15 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $2,204 Below Market
- Includes $400 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
Black • 2.0L I4 Engine
#16 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $100 Price Drop
- Great Price - $2,155 Below Market
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#17 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $200 Price Drop
- Great Price - $2,034 Below Market
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#18 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $1,891 Below Market
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
- Motivation to Negotiate - High
Black • 2.0L I4 Engine
#19 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $200 Price Drop
- Great Price - $1,767 Below Market
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
White • 2.0L I4 Engine
#20 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- $400 Price Drop
- Great Price - $1,703 Below Market
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#21 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $1,369 Below Market
- Includes $400 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title
Gray • 2.0L I4 Engine
#22 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $1,368 Below Market
- Includes $400 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title
Black • 2.0L I4 Engine
#23 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $1,362 Below Market
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
- Very Low Mileage
Blue • 2.0L I4 Engine
#24 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Good Price - $1,170 Below Market
- Includes $2,160 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
Blue • 2.0L I4 Engine
#25 2015-2023 Kia Forte
CoPilot AI: It’s an “A+” Buy
- Great Price - $1,119 Below Market
- Includes $400 Premium Upgrades
- CARFAX: One Owner, Clean Title, Not a rental or commercial vehicle
2024 Kia Forte
Kia Forte
Overview: Is the Kia Forte a good small sedan?
The Kia Forte is a great choice when looking for a small sedan with sporty looks, comfortable cabin interior and an extensive list of available features. It may not be capable or as dynamic as other small sedans in the market, but its accessible price and exceptional value make it an appealing proposition.
Laden with plentiful of standard features, as well as easy-to-use tech and infotainment system, the Kia Forte stands out with its fuel-efficient yet sometimes lethargic engine. Its GT version looks like an attractive sporty sedan, but it needs to improve its handling and ride quality. Its rear cabin space also needs improvement.
Note: equipment, features, and trims can vary by model year. Always confirm these details when looking for a used Kia Forte for sale.
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Key Features
The 2024 Kia Forte offers:
- A complete redesign with an industry-leading warranty.
- A small sedan package more affordable than competition
- Enjoyable performance in the Kia Forte GT-Line and GT trims
- A Navigation-based adaptive cruise control with the GT-Line
- A 240-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine returning considerable mpg numbers
- A redesigned interior with grown-up and refined looks
Trims
The 2024 Kia Forte is offered in five trims: Forte LX, Forte LXS, Forte GT-Line, Forte GT, and Forte GT Manual. The Kia Forte LX, LXS and the Kia Forte GT-Line employ a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The GT and GT Manual come with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (GT) or six-speed manual (GT Manual).
Comfort, Technology & Cargo
Kia manage to make the Forte quite comfortable with dual-zone automatic climate control, available ventilated front seats, well-contoured seats, and soft headrests. The Forte also has sufficient knee and shoulder room, although headroom might be lacking for tall passengers.
In terms of technology, the Kia Forte is laden with well-integrated features, including an easy-to-use touchscreen interface and an upgraded audio system. While forward collision mitigation is standard with each Kia Forte, adaptive cruise control isn't.
Despite being a small sedan, the Kia Forte can carry enough cargo to fill its large trunk, which also features a wide, flat load floor. The 60/40 split rear seats fold forward to allow customers to fit longer items. The Kia Forte can be availed with small-item storage, little trays and a center console box.
How It Drives
The Kia Forte is available with two engine choices. One of these is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque and paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The other is a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, delivering 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired to either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.
The lack of power of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes the Kia Forte feel lethargic, especially when there is a need to push the metal. Handling is good but not impressive, but the CVT does stand out.
Safety
The new Kia Forte received four stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 5-Star Safety Ratings. The small sedan received four stars for the overall frontal crash tests, and four stars as for the overall side crash tests. In the Side Barrier Rear Passenger test, however, an intrusion of the left rear door during the side impact test caused the interior door panel to strike the torso of the rear passenger dummy.
Reviews
The Kia Forte received mostly excellent reviews at Edmunds.com. Consumers gave the small sedan an average of 4.5 stars out of five, with only around 72% of the reviews giving a five-star rating. Interestingly, no consumer reviews gave the Forte a one star. Edmunds.com gave the Forte an expert rating of 7.9/10, noting the car’s seemingly weak engine lineup.
Among newer trims, the 2024 Kia Forte LXS is viewed as the appealing model of the small sedan.
Learn more: Which Years Of Used Kia Fortes Are Most Reliable?
FAQs
Are there any problems with the Kia Forte?
As the Kia Forte gets older, it suffers from various issues that come with vehicle aging. Older models such as Kia Forte Koup may experience faulty ignition coils, lighting issues, and leaky interiors, as well as defective speakers. Any interested buyer would want to check which Kia Forte model years to avoid.
How long does a Kia Forte last?
Kia had to discontinue the Forte in 1991, especially due to a shift in market trends: Consumers were preferring modern and efficient sedans, while the Forte easily become outdated as newer rivals arrived.
What are the different models of the Kia Forte?
The 2024 Kia is offered in five models or trims: Forte LX, Forte LXS, Forte GT-Line, Forte GT, and Forte GT Manual.