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2021 Kia ForteEX3k miles
$399 shippingEst. arrival 10/19-10/26
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Made for economical driving and long-distance travel
Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
Front Seat Heaters
Lane Departure Warning
Sunroof(s) & Overhead Airbags
Smart Key & Blind Spot Monitor
Why you'll love this Forte
A practical compact sedan that's comfortable, efficient, and tech-equipped
Fuel Efficient
29 City / 40 Hwy
Premium Audio
Harman Kardon Sound
Blue
Exterior Color
Black
Interior Color
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
4-cyl, Gas, 2.0L
Engine
Automatic
Transmission
15.3 cu ft
Cargo Capacity
147
Horsepower
132 ft-lbs
Torque
Vehicle Features and Specs
Features
Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Front Seat Heaters
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Cross-Traffic Alert
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Sunroof(s)
Leatherette Seats
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type4-cyl, Gas, 2.0L
EngineBlue
Exterior ColorBlack
Interior Color29 city/40 hwy
Miles Per GallonAutomatic
TransmissionPerformance
14 gal
Fuel Capacity147
Horsepower132 ft-lbs
TorqueMeasurements
15.3 cu ft
Cargo Capacity182.7" x 70.9" x 56.5"
Dimensions (L x W x H)38.8"
Driver Head Room42.2"
Driver Leg RoomP225/45HR17
Front Tire Size (standard)106.3"
Wheelbasefor the 2021 Kia Forte EX
Specs
Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Front Seat Heaters
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Cross-Traffic Alert
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Interior
Sunroof(s)
Leatherette Seats
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Exterior
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Mechanical
Automatic Transmission
Key Specifications
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type4-cyl, Gas, 2.0L
EngineBlue
Exterior ColorBlack
Interior Color29 city/40 hwy
Miles Per GallonAutomatic
TransmissionPerformance
14 gal
Fuel Capacity147
Horsepower132 ft-lbs
TorqueMeasurements
15.3 cu ft
Cargo Capacity182.7" x 70.9" x 56.5"
Dimensions (L x W x H)38.8"
Driver Head Room42.2"
Driver Leg RoomP225/45HR17
Front Tire Size (standard)106.3"
Wheelbasefor the 2021 Kia Forte EX
Standard OEM Features
These are standard original equipment manufacturer features for the 2021 Kia Forte EX. All available options are not listed below and may vary by car.
- 120 Amp Alternator
- 14 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- 320w Regular Amplifier
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
- 4.89 Axle Ratio
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 8-Way Driver Seat
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Air Filtration
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Analog Appearance
- Analog Display
- Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Back-Up Camera
- Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) Blind Spot
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Space Lights
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Chrome Side Windows Trim
- Clearcoat Paint
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Digital Signal Processor
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Driver Foot Rest
- Driver Monitoring-Alert
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- Electric Power-Assist Steering
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Engine Immobilizer
- Engine: 2.0L 4-Cylinder MPI 16V DOHC w/Dual CVVT
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
- Front Anti-Roll Bar
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Front Cupholder
- Front Fog Lamps
- Front Map Lights
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Fully Automatic Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Harman/Kardon Speakers
- Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat w/2-way power lumbar, 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat and front passenger seatback map pocket
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Illuminated Glove Box
- Immobilizer
- Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
- Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- LED Brakelights
- Light Tinted Glass
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Passenger Seat
- Perimeter Alarm
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Power Rear Windows
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
- Radio: AM/FM/MP3 harman/kardon Premium Audio System -inc: 320 watt, 8 speakers, 8" touch screen, steering remote control, Clari-Fi digital audio restoration, UVO link navigation embedded modem, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth wireless technology, 2 USB charger ports (front/center console) and wireless phone charger shelf
- Radio: AM/FM/MP3 harman/kardon Premium Audio System -inc: 320 watt, 8 speakers, Clari-Fi digital audio restoration, UVO link navigation embedded modem, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth wireless technology, 2 USB charger ports (front/center console) and wireless phone charger shelf
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Rear Cupholder
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
- Side Impact Beams
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Smart Device Remote Engine Start
- SOFINO Leathertte Seat Trim
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Streaming Audio
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Tires: P225/45R17 All-Season
- Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Transmission: Intelligent Variable -inc: Sportmatic and drive mode select w/visual display (normal, sport, comfort)
- Trip Computer
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Wiper Park
- Wheels: 17" Machine Finish Alloy
- Window Grid Antenna
Comfort & Convenience
A/C Seat(s)
Front Seat Heaters
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Driver Assistance‡
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Cross-Traffic Alert
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Entertainment & Technology
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Life of this car
Only 1 owner
Reported by AutoCheck®
Used as fleet vehicle
Low annual mileage
Less than 9,000 miles per year
Manufacturer Warranty may apply
Balance of 5 yrs / 60k miles may still apply
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
Vehicle price | $20,998 |
Est. MD tax, title, fees | $1,750 |
Total | $22,748† |
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19%
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0%
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0%
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6%
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† Available within a 60-mile radius of select stores. See store for details.
‡ Driver assistance features are not a substitute for attentive driving; the driver is responsible for vehicle operation at all times. Features may have limited functionality in certain situations. See this car’s Owner’s Manual and manufacturer information for full details and important limitations.
§ MPG/MPGe/range figures based on EPA estimates for vehicle sold as new; results will vary based on vehicle history and driving conditions.
‖ Apple CarPlay and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Google, Android and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.
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2021 Kia Forte EX
$20,998|
2021 Kia Forte EX
$20,998*
3K miles
Stock 29079731VIN 3KPF54AD5ME315197
Features
A/C Seat(s)
Front Seat Heaters
Cruise Control
Smart Key
Power Seat(s)
Air Conditioning
Power Mirrors
Rear Defroster
Power Windows
Power Locks
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Monitor
Rear View Camera
Cross-Traffic Alert
ABS Brakes
Traction Control
Harman Kardon Sound
Navigation System
Apple CarPlay®
Android Auto™
Bluetooth Technology
Satellite Radio Ready
SiriusXM Trial Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
AM/FM Stereo
Sunroof(s)
Leatherette Seats
Side Airbags
Overhead Airbags
Alloy Wheels
Daytime Running Lights
Fog Lamps
Automatic Transmission
Specifications
Miles Per Gallon
29 city/40 hwy
Exterior Color
Blue
Interior Color
Black
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, Gas, 2.0L
Transmission
Automatic
Cargo Capacity
15.3 cu ft
Horsepower
147
Torque
132 ft-lbs
Dimensions (L x W x H)
182.7" x 70.9" x 56.5"
Wheelbase
106.3"
Driver Leg Room
42.2"
Driver Head Room
38.8"
Fuel Capacity
14 gal
Front Tire Size (standard)
P225/45HR17
*Price excludes state and local taxes, title, registration, tags, and any optional products or services. Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of MD, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Limited warranty is 30 days. See store for details. We make every effort to provide accurate information, but please verify before purchasing.