The 2018 Kia Forte is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Starting at $16,800, the 2018 Kia Forte LX (M6) Sedan is powered by a 2.0L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 25-mpg in the city and 34-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2018KiaForteSX (M6) Hatchback , priced at $ 26,100 , is powered by a 1.6L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 23-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway.