Kia Forte trim levels: Feature comparison tables
2019 Kia Forte EX by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0
In mid-2008, Kia introduced one of the most reliable compact cars on the market, the Forte. You can buy a Forte as a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, or a five-door hatchback, reflecting the variety of options Kia offers. However, your options don’t stop there. Each year model also comes with different trim levels, each bundled with their own distinct features. This can be daunting to figure out yourself, but luckily, CoPilot is here to help you make sense of the Kia Forte trim levels!
Kia Forte trim level breakdown
2021 Kia Forte trim level comparison table
2021 Kia Forte LXS feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2021 Kia Forte LXS:
The following features are included in the LXS trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Premium Wheels
2021 Kia Forte GT-Line feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2021 Kia Forte GT-Line:
The following features are included in the GT-Line trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
2021 Kia Forte GT feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2021 Kia Forte GT:
The following features are included in the GT trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
2021 Kia Forte GT Manual feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2021 Kia Forte GT Manual:
The following features are included in the GT Manual trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Premium Sound System
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
- Sun Roof
2021 Kia Forte EX feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2021 Kia Forte EX:
The following features are included in the EX trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cooled Seats
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Mirrors
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Premium Sound System
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
- Sun Roof
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2020 Kia Forte trim level comparison table
2020 Kia Forte LXS feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2020 Kia Forte LXS:
The following features are included in the LXS trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Premium Wheels
2020 Kia Forte GT-Line feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2020 Kia Forte GT-Line:
The following features are included in the GT-Line trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
2020 Kia Forte GT feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2020 Kia Forte GT:
The following features are included in the GT trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
2020 Kia Forte GT Manual feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2020 Kia Forte GT:
The following features are included in the GT trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Heated Mirrors
- Leather Seats
- Premium Sound System
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
- Sun Roof
2020 Kia Forte EX feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2020 Kia Forte EX:
The following features are included in the EX trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cooled Seats
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Mirrors
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Premium Wheels
- Remote Engine Start
2019 Kia Forte trim level comparison table
2019 Kia Forte LXS feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2019 Kia Forte LXS:
The following features are included in the LXS trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Premium Wheels
2019 Kia Forte S feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2019 Kia Forte S:
The following features are included in the S trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Premium Wheels
2019 Kia Forte EX feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2019 Kia Forte EX:
The following features are included in the EX trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cooled Seats
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Hands-Free Liftgate
- Heated Front Seats
- Heated Mirrors
- Premium Wheels
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2018 Kia Forte trim level comparison table
2018 Kia Forte S feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2018 Kia Forte S:
The following features are included in the S trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Wheels
- Smartphone Integration
2018 Kia Forte EX feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2018 Kia Forte EX:
The following features are included in the EX trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Back-Up Camera
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Hands-Free Liftgate
- Heated Front Seats
- Leather Seats
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Premium Wheels
- Smartphone Integration
2017 Kia Forte trim level comparison table
2017 Kia Forte S feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2017 Kia Forte S:
The following features are included in the S trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Wheels
- Smartphone Integration
2017 Kia Forte EX feature breakdown
Unique features for the 2017 Kia Forte EX:
The following features are included in the EX trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Back-Up Camera
- Hands-Free Liftgate
- Heated Front Seats
- Leather Seats
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Premium Wheels
- Smartphone Integration
2016 Kia Forte trim level comparison table
Unique features for the 2016 Kia Forte EX:
The following features are included in the EX trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Wheels
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2015 Kia Forte trim level comparison table
Unique features for the 2015 Kia Forte EX:
The following features are included in the EX trim level, but are not included in the base trim package.
- Premium Wheels
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