2012 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2012 2011 Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2012 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

2012 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,000

2011 Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $260

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,793

2011 Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $245

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,395
Base Invoice $16,760 $16,570
Premium Package 950 950
Technology Package 1,800 1,800
Cargo net 40 40
Wheel locks 45 45
Cargo tray 75 75
Premium Package 830 830
Technology Package 1,570 1,570
Cargo net 32 32
Wheel locks 36 36
Cargo tray 60 60
Options (change) 2,910 2,910
Options (change) 2,528 2,528
Destination 750 695
Total Price $21,260 $21,000
Total Invoice $20,038 $19,793

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation 2012 Kia Forte dealer quotes or 2011 Kia Forte dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2011 Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year20122011
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,260$21,000
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,110$21,000
Total Invoice$20,038$19,793
Adjustments for Features-1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,897$19,793

Return to top

Features Comparison: 2012 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
ModelForteForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Total Value of Features$1,400$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1410

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: 2012 Kia Forte vs. 2011 Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
ModelForteForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height57.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,769 lb.2,769 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
2012 Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
2011 Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.