2023 Kia Forte market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2023 Kia Forte right now, from 294 current listings at 234 dealerships across 37 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 6, 2026 · not sold prices
2023 Kia Forte key facts
- Body style
- Sedan
- Powertrains
- Gas
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrains
- FWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 22–30 / 31–41 / 26–34
- Fuel
- Regular
- EPA size class
- Midsize Cars
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- LX, LXS and GT
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- Mexico
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 3 recall campaigns
2023 Kia Forte overview
The 2023 Kia Forte is a sedan, offered with gas powertrains (FWD). EPA ratings for its 4 tested versions range 26–34 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall and lists 3 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 294 listed now, with a median asking price of $17,999 and median 42,834 miles.
2023 Kia Forte: the market right now
Half of the 294 listings ask between $15,954 and $19,497.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2023 Kia Forte: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $620 lower asking price.
2023 Kia Forte: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $15,954 and $19,497; the most common band is $18,000–$19,000 (55 listings).
2023 Kia Forte: listings by state (top 10)
Pennsylvania has the most, with 34 listings (12% of 294).
2023 Kia Forte: listings by trim (top 4)
LXS is the most-listed trim (130 listings); GT has the highest median asking price of these, $19,911.
2023 Kia Forte for sale now: best value first
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2023 Kia Forte EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte FE | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 30 / 41 / 34 |
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear… | FWD | Regular | 28 / 39 / 32 |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AM-S7) | FWD | Regular | 27 / 35 / 30 |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Regular | 22 / 31 / 26 |
2023 Kia Forte safety ratings & recalls
3 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 4 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMNHTSA campaign 24V244000 · reported April 1, 2024 · NHTSA “park it” advisory
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMNHTSA campaign 23V649000 · reported September 22, 2023 · NHTSA “park it” advisory
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMNHTSA campaign 22V906000 · reported December 8, 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
2023 Kia Forte price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 6, 10:12 AM UTC. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Price-cut activity: #1596 of 2,970 cohorts nationally over 7 days (0.4% of 234 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #1596 of 2,970 cohorts nationally over 30 days (0.4% of 234 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 0.4% of 234 listings cut (average $304), 0 new, 1 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same-car 7d | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 233 | $17,995 | — | 0.4% | $304 | — | 0 / 1 |
| The South | 88 | $18,083 | ▲ +0.5% | 1.1% | $304 | — | 0 / 1 |
| The West | 67 | $17,722 | ▼ −1.5% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| The Midwest | 39 | $18,026 | ▲ +0.2% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
| The Northeast | 39 | $18,495 | ▲ +2.8% | 0% | — | — | 0 / 0 |
Daily trend chart: one point per day since tracking began; it appears after the second day of tracking.
Latest price changes: 2023 Kia Forte
1 cuts and 1 raises in the last 30d; median cut −1.5%.
- ▲ Raise+$1,668 (+10.1%) · 2023 Kia Forte LXS$16,498 → $18,166 · WESTGATE MITSUBISHI, Raleigh, NC · 4 h ago
- ▼ Cut−$304 (−1.5%) · 2023 Kia Forte LXS$19,793 → $19,489 · Tameron Honda Eastern Shore, Daphne, AL · 6 h ago
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-06.
Kia Forte market data by model year
- 2024 Forte276 · $18.6k
- 2023 Forte294 · $18k
- 2022 Forte108 · $16k
- 2021 Forte173 · $13k
- 2020 Forte114 · $12k
- 2019 Forte118 · $10.4k
- 2018 Forte89 · $8.9k
- 2017 Forte140 · $7.6k
- 2016 Forte76 · $7.9k
- 2015 Forte61 · $6.5k
- 2014 Forte80 · $6.4k
- 2013 Forte18 · $5.7k
- 2012 Forte28 · $5.9k
- 2011 Forte17 · $4.5k
- 2010 Forte34 · $5k
2023 Kia Forte for sale by city
- Kia FORTE in Houston, TX35
- Kia Forte in Phoenix, AZ20
- Kia Forte in Oklahoma City, OK20
- Kia Forte in Jacksonville, FL16
- Kia Forte in El Paso, TX16
- Kia FORTE in Columbus, OH15
- Kia Forte in Amherst, NY14
- Kia Forte in North Olmsted, OH14
- Kia Forte in Summerville, SC14
- Kia Forte in Tucson, AZ13
- Kia Forte in Indianapolis, IN12
- Kia Forte in Pasadena, TX12
- Kia Forte in Orlando, FL11
- Kia Forte in Tallahassee, FL11
- Kia Forte in Irwin, PA11
- Kia Forte in Wexford, PA10
- Kia Forte in Las Vegas, NV9
- Kia Forte in Arlington, TX9
- Kia Forte in Virginia Beach, VA9
- Kia Forte in Fresno, CA8
- Kia Forte in Chicago, IL8
- Kia Forte in Raleigh, NC8
- Kia Forte in Albuquerque, NM8
- Kia Forte in Austin, TX8
- Kia Forte in Birmingham, AL7
- Kia Forte in Mesa, AZ7
- Kia Forte in Sacramento, CA7
- Kia Forte in San Jose, CA7
- Kia Forte in Groveport, OH7
- Kia Forte in Monroeville, PA7
- Kia Forte in South Salt Lake, UT7
- Kia Forte in Glendale, CA6
- Kia Forte in Moreno Valley, CA6
- Kia Forte in Visalia, CA6
- Kia Forte in Avon, IN6
- Kia Forte in Hobart, IN6
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2023 Kia Forte?
- Across 294 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2023 Kia Forte is $17,999. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $14,220 and $20,916. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Kia Forte are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 294 vehicles from 234 dealerships in 37 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2023 Kia Forte?
- The median odometer reading is 42,834 miles; the middle half of listings show between 29,548 and 63,973 miles (294 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2023 Kia Forte?
- Half of current listings ask between $15,954 and $19,497 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $17,999. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
- Where are the most Kia Forte for sale?
- Pennsylvania has the most current listings (34), followed by California (31).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.