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2024 Kia Forte LXS Cost to Own
$48,024
A 2024 Kia Forte LXS has a 5-year cost-to-own of $48,024. After 5 years a 2024 Forte LXS will depreciate $13,783 and have a residual value of $7,862. During this time out-of-pocket expenses are expected to total $34,241.
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Average Costs
The 2024 Kia Forte LXS is in the middle 26-75% for Cost to Own among all Compact Cars.
2024 Kia Forte LXS 5-Year Depreciation: $13,783
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5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$34,241
Fuel:
$6,906
Insurance:
$16,750
Financing:
$2,927
State Fees:
$1,634
Maintenance:
$5,360
Repairs:
$664
Total: $34,241
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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:$13,783
5-Year Out of Pocket Expenses:$34,241
5-Year Cost To Own$48,024
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Specifications
Comfort & Convenience
Integrated Garage Door Opener | Port Installed |
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Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2769 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 28 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 39 mpg | ||
Combined | 32 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 147 @ 6200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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 LXS Standard Features
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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
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.1
2024 Kia Forte LXS Safety
Safety Features & Technology
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 LXS |  New 2025 Hyundai Elantra |  New 2025 Kia K4 |  New 2025 Nissan Sentra | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $21,645 | $23,370 | $23,165 | $23,430 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 28/Hwy 39/Comb 32 MPG | City 32/Hwy 41/Comb 36 MPG | City 30/Hwy 40/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). | $48,024 | $43,262 | $45,743 | $46,014 | |
| Safety Rating | 4.0 | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 147 @ 6200 RPM | 149 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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