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Pre-Owned 2018 KiaForte LX

    Exterior Color
    Garnet Red
    Interior Color
    Black
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Body/Seating
    Sedan/5 seats
    Fuel Economy
    29/37 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    6-Speed Automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-wheel Drive
    Engine
    I-4 cyl
    VIN
    3KPFK4A71JE275022
    Stock Number
    TK13331
    Kia Forte
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    Highlighted Features

    • Wireless phone connectivity
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Security system
    • Heated door mirrors

    Detailed Specifications

    • 1-touch down
    • Air conditioning
    • Driver door bin
    • Driver vanity mirror
    • Front beverage holders
    • Illuminated entry
    • Passenger door bin
    • Passenger vanity mirror
    • Power windows
    • Rear beverage holders
    • Rear door bins
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Speed control
    • Telescoping steering wheel
    • Tilt steering wheel
    • Front anti-roll bar
    • Front wheel independent suspension
    • Power steering
    • CD player
    • CD-MP3 decoder
    • Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    • Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
    • Front center armrest
    • Front seats: bucket
    • Max seating capacity: 5
    • Rear seats: bench
    • Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
    • Split folding rear seat
    • Cylinder configuration: I-4
    • Drive type: front-wheel
    • Engine liters: 2.0
    • Engine location: front
    • Fuel economy city: 29mpg
    • Fuel economy combined: 32mpg
    • Fuel economy highway: 37mpg
    • Fuel tank capacity: 13.2gal.
    • Horsepower: 147hp @ 6,200RPM
    • Manual-shift auto: Sportmatic
    • Mode select transmission
    • Number of valves: 16
    • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
    • Torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
    • Transmission: 6 speed automatic
    • Variable intake manifold
    • Variable valve control
    • Bumpers: body-color
    • Door mirrors: body-color
    • Heated door mirrors
    • Power door mirrors
    • Rear cargo: trunk
    • Compression ratio: 12.50 to 1
    • Engine bore x stroke: 81.0mm x 97.0mm (3.19" x 3.82")
    • Engine displacement: 2.0 L
    • Engine horsepower: 147hp @ 6,200RPM
    • Engine torque: 132 lb.-ft. @ 4,500RPM
    • Exterior body width: 1,781mm (70.1")
    • Exterior height: 1,430mm (56.3")
    • Exterior length: 4,559mm (179.5")
    • Front headroom: 993mm (39.1")
    • Front hiproom: 1,367mm (53.8")
    • Front legroom: 1,072mm (42.2")
    • Front shoulder room: 1,425mm (56.1")
    • Interior cargo volume: 422 L (15 cu.ft.)
    • Interior maximum cargo volume: 422 L (15 cu.ft.)
    • Passenger volume: 2,724L (96.2 cu.ft.)
    • Rear headroom: 947mm (37.3")
    • Rear hiproom: 1,349mm (53.1")
    • Rear legroom: 912mm (35.9")
    • Rear shoulder room: 1,394mm (54.9")
    • Turning radius: 5.3m (17.4')
    • Wheelbase: 2,700mm (106.3")
    • Delay-off headlights
    • Display: analog
    • Low tire pressure warning
    • Outside temperature display
    • Rear window defroster
    • Tachometer
    • Trip computer
    • Variably intermittent wipers
    • 4 wheel disc brakes
    • ABS brakes
    • Brake assist
    • Dual front impact airbags
    • Dual front side impact airbags
    • Electronic stability
    • Occupant sensing airbag
    • Overhead airbag
    • Panic alarm
    • Security system
    • Traction control

    Dealer Notes

    2018 Kia Forte LX 2.0L I4 DOHC Dual CVVT


    Clean CARFAX.

    Financing available on approved credit. Trade-ins accepted. All Vehicles are subject to prior sale. All Pricing and Advertised Prices for any/all vehicles offered for sale does not include dealer installed accessories which can be purchased for an additional cost. Dealer Installed accessories include Clear Shield $395, Kia Appearance Package $1,295, KARR Security System $1,995, Courtesy Guard Protection $995, Nitro Fill Tire Protection $295. No sales to Dealers, Brokers or Exporters. For out of state purchase, customers must be present to purchase. If shipping is required, dealership must facilitate; no exceptions. Please contact us for special Multi-Vehicle or Fleet pricing. Prices are plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, $85 documentary fee, $37 electronic registration fee, any emission testing charge and $1.75 per new tire state tire fee. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Images, prices, and options shown, including vehicle color, trim, options, pricing and other specifications are subject to availability, incentive offerings, current pricing and credit worthiness. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

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    Overall4.2Out of 5

    • *One & done...NEVER BUY A KIA!*

      By stocktones on Friday, August 16, 2024

      1.0
      This was my first time owning a Kia, and my Forte EXGDI starting burning an inordinate amount of oil when it had around 80k miles (almost entirely freeway miles). I started keeping records of the oil consumption in 2019. I've had to check my oil levels weekly for a long time. The numerous times I mentioned it to the local Kia dealer when I was in for recall notices, I was told that it was normal. I subsequently learned that they didn't document any of those inquiries—I didn't realize that I should have ensured they were documenting my concerns about oil (which aside from being a pain, I suspected would lead to problems with my catalytic converter, etc.). Additionally, since about 2 years into ownership, I had to run only premium fuel (and regular Techron fuel treatment) to keep the car from pinging. Anyway, the car eventually started running terribly, and I confirmed that the catalytic converter was shot...as I've long feared would occur. The dealership quoted almost $3k. Even with that repair, the high oil consumption will prematurely clog up the new cat converter, obviously. I recently sold my "still looked pretty nice but would barely run" Kia for $1k. Btw, there has since been a recall, but my vehicle didn't qualify because by the time Kia acknowledged a problem with their GDI engines, my car was several thousand miles past the recall parameters (max 150k miles). I've never encountered a less scrupulous brand than Kia. I tell EVERYONE WHO WILL LISTEN...if you have an opportunity to buy a Kia, RUN AWAY. SAVE YOURSELF. If I can dissuade just one person from experiencing the frustration and mistreatment I've gone through at the hands of Kia, I'll be grateful.…

    • Tires

      By Tjn on Tuesday, February 23, 2021

      4.0
      At 12000 miles i had 3 tires blow out on me at once. I almost flipped but thank God u didn't. Khumo tires are completely trash in my opinion because of this incident. Next kia deal will have to be with different tires if that brand is on them. I can always get a car somewhere else if they decline…

    • Get's the Job Done

      By JBear on Wednesday, July 09, 2025

      5.0
      I purchased this car in August of 2018 with 29K miles. Now it's got 228K miles and it's been very reliable. It's just the base LX model with no options, except for the Aurora Black exterior color. It's roomy inside and the trunk is a good size. It rides decent, but don't blazing fast acceleration. It's super fuel efficient which helped a lot when gas prices spiked. Now with rust starting and getting into some big repairs, it's time to replace it. It get's you from here to there very dependably and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a basic, fuel efficient compact car to get you around.…
    Based on 145 consumer ratings for 2014–2018 models. | Privacy
    Sale Price
    $11,000
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      *All Pricing and Advertised Prices for any/all vehicles offered for sale do not include dealer installed accessories which can be purchased for an additional cost.       Dealer Installed accessories include Clear Shield $395, Kia Appearance Package $1,295, KARR Security System $1,995, Courtesy Guard Protection $995, Nitro Fill Tire Protection $295. MSRP is not the dealer's advertised or asking price. In some instances, vehicles will sell above the MSRP.

      *For all Federal Tax Credits, Please consult with your own tax or legal professional to determine your individual eligibility. Tax credit amount is based on vehicle-specific component sourcing and assembly and may be subject to change. The federal tax credit is a potential future tax savings. The amount of your tax savings will depend on your individual tax circumstances.

      *Net Cost includes a Factory Rebate, if applicable, on this vehicle and is valid on a cash or financed purchase only by an individual for their personal use. The sale price or net cost does not apply to a lease. *All Pricing and Advertised Prices for any/all vehicles offered for sale does not include dealer installed accessories which can be purchased for an additional cost. *The Factory Rebates may not be available on this vehicle if you elect to take advantage of a Special Alternative APR or Special Lease program. Some Factory Rebates are California Resident specific and may vary for residents of other states. *No sales to Dealers, Brokers or Exporters. For out of state purchase, customers must be present to purchase. If shipping is required, dealership must facilitate; no exceptions. Please contact us for special Multi-Vehicle or Fleet pricing. Prices are plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, $85 documentary fee, $37 electronic registration fee, any emission testing charge and $1.75 per new tire state tire fee. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. *While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions contained on these pages. Leasing & financing available on approved credit. Trade-ins accepted. * The estimated selling price that appears after calculating dealer offers is for informational purposes, only. You may not qualify for the offers, incentives, discounts, or financing. Offers, incentives, discounts, or financing are subject to expiration and other restrictions. See dealer for qualifications and complete details. *Images, prices, and options shown, including vehicle color, trim, options, pricing and other specifications are subject to availability, incentive offerings, current pricing and credit worthiness.

      *Policy on Hand Control Driving Devices
      To accommodate our customers, Dealer will install portable hand control units that the customer provides to Dealer in order to test drive a vehicle, so long as the device can be installed and removed without physical modification or alteration to the vehicle. If the customer does not have a portable vehicle hand control unit, Dealer will provide one.
      For the safety of our customers and employees, these hand control units are installed at our service department. Appointments for a vehicle test drive using a hand control device are strongly recommended to ensure that a licensed technician is available to install the hand control device and to conduct a safety test before the customer test drive. Any questions regarding this policy, please contact the General Manager.