Used 2021 Kia Forte Sedan Trims Comparison

FE
This base-level trim comes standard with:

• 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque)
• 15-inch steel wheels
• Standard six-speed manual transmission or optional continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• 8-inch touchscreen display
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
• Four-speaker audio system

Every Forte also comes with these advanced driver safety features:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the Forte back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

LXS
Stepping up to the LXS trim adds even more features, including:

• Standard CVT
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• 60/40-split folding rear seats
• Selectable drive modes
• Upgraded interior trim

GT-Line
The GT-Line sits in the middle of the lineup and offers a good mix of features such as:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Foglights
• LED running lights and taillights
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Cloth sport seats with faux leather inserts
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Six-speaker audio system
• Keyless entry and push-button start
• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)

 
Options include:

• Sunroof
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
• Two extra USB charging ports

EX
The EX trim drops the GT-Line's sporty appearance but in return gains its optional features. It also has:

• Simulated leather upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Integrated navigation system
• Wireless device charging

GT
This is the sport-oriented Forte. Compared to the GT-Line, it has:

• Turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 lb-ft)
• Standard seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or optional six-speed manual 
• LED headlights
• Sport-tuned suspension and performance tires
• Sport-tuned exhaust
• 18-inch wheels
• Black faux leather and cloth seats with red stitching
• Paddle shifter on automatic-equipped models

Options for the GT include:

• Sunroof
• Full simulated leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Harman Kardon audio system
• Wireless device charging
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Forte and the car in front)