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Condition | Trade-In Value | Private Party Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | $1,660 | $3,165 | ||
Very Good | $1,560 | $3,015 | ||
Good | $1,460 | $2,865 | ||
Fair | $1,185 | $2,440 |
Estimated Trade-In Values for the 2010 Kia Forte LX Sedan 4D range from about $1,185 to $1,660 depending on vehicle condition. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $2,440 to $3,165 depending on vehicle condition. Valid for ZIP Code 75214 through 4/11/2026.
If stylish, tech-savvy and affordable are among your key compact car wants, give the 2010 Kia Forte a spot on your short list.
Although it has sporty style and class-leading horsepower, the 2010 Kia Forte isn’t as engaging as category performance standouts like the MAZDA3 or Mitsubishi Lancer.
![]() Used 2010 Kia Forte LX Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | ![]() Used 2011 Suzuki SX4 | ![]() Used 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,150 | $2,950 | $3,575 | $3,400 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 25/Hwy 33/Comb 28 MPG | City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 156 @ 6200 RPM | 148 @ 6000 RPM | 148 @ 6000 RPM | 167 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |