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2024 Kia Forte LX Cost to Own
$50,041
A 2024 Kia Forte LX has a 5-year cost-to-own of $50,041. After 5 years a 2024 Forte LX will depreciate $12,689 and have a residual value of $8,456. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $37,352.
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The 2024 Kia Forte LX is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Compact Cars.
2024 Kia Forte LX 5-Year Depreciation: $12,689
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$37,352
Fuel:
$6,997
Insurance:
$19,740
Financing:
$2,522
State Fees:
$2,724
Maintenance:
$4,705
Repairs:
$664
Total: $37,352
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5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel, insurance, service & financing, plus the car's loss in value over time (depreciation).
5-Year Depreciation:$12,689
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$37,352
5-Year Cost To Own$50,041
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Specifications
Comfort & Convenience
Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed |
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Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs. | ||
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EPA Total Interior | 96.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.3 inches | ||
Overall Length | 182.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.3 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.3 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.9 inches |
Exterior
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
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Fuel Economy
City | 30 mpg | ||
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Highway | 41 mpg | ||
Combined | 34 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 147 @ 6200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 132 @ 4500 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 10 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / 100000 miles |
2024 Kia Forte LX Standard Features
- Alarm System
- Bluetooth Streaming Audio
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Hands Free Phone
- Power Windows
- Rear Window Defroster
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Smartphone Interface
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Tilt Steering Wheel
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
- USB Port
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2024 Kia Forte
KBB.com Review
4.2
Kbb.com Expert Rating
You'll Like This Car If...
Spacious cabin. Value pricing. Generous warranty.
You May Not Like This Car If...
Sluggish base engine. Unremarkable safety ratings.
2024 Kia Forte
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
4.0
Consumer Rating
223 ratings
Value
3.9
Performance
4.0
Quality
3.9
Comfort
3.9
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.1
2024 Kia Forte LX Safety
2024 Kia Forte LX Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Collision Warning System
- Front Head Curtain Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Pedestrian Detection System
- Rear Head Curtain Airbag
- Rear View Camera
4.0
Crash Test Rating
Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Frontal Crash
4.0
Side Barrier
5.0
Rollover Rating
4.0
Side Crash
5.0
Compare to Similar Vehicles
New 2024 Kia Forte LX | New 2025 Hyundai Elantra | New 2025 Honda Civic | New 2025 Kia K4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $21,145 | $23,320 | $25,400 | $23,165 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | N/A | |
| Fuel Economy | City 30/Hwy 41/Comb 34 MPG | City 32/Hwy 41/Comb 36 MPG | City 31/Hwy 39/Comb 34 MPG | City 30/Hwy 40/Comb 34 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
5 Year Cost To Own 5-Year Cost to Own includes out of pocket expenses like fuel and insurance, plus the car’s loss in value over time (depreciation). | $50,041 | $52,444 | N/A | N/A | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 150 @ 6400 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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