Starting at just over $18,500 the Kia Forte lives in the compact sedan category, in competition with fan favorites like the VW Jetta, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla among others. Despite the stiff competition Kia has built a reputation for itself by offering lots of car for the money, and while their styling and sophistication continues to make strides, Kia has not abandoned this core philosophy. The Forte is several thousand dollars cheaper than a base Golf or Focus and the Corolla is similarly priced. Even the most basic Forte has all the basic features and amenities covered, along with a few bells and whistles that might surprise at this price point.
