The Kia Forte Koup (2 generations, 2016–2017) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 28 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Kia Forte Koup VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Kia Forte Koup window sticker — build, options & years
The Kia Forte Koup ran from 2016–2017 across 2 generations (2010–2013, 2014–2018). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Kia Forte Koup VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2017, 2016; the most-complained-about are 2016, 2017. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Kia Forte Koup VIN decoder.
What the Kia Forte Koup sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Forte Koup, latest tested year 2017:
The label also prints an estimated $2,200 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles.
How the Forte Koup's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2011 to 2017. Worth checking before you compare a Forte Koup sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Kia Forte Koup sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 28 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Forte Koup VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Kia Forte Koup VIN decoder.
Forte Koup window sticker — every model year
This covers the Kia Forte Koup for 2016–2017. Enter any Forte Koup VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Kia model.
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Other Kia window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 35 mpg | |
| Kia K5 | Large Cars | 32 mpg | |
| Kia Sorento | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 37 mpg | |
| Kia Soul | Small Station Wagons | 114 mpg | |
| Kia Carnival | Minivan - 2WD | 33 mpg | |
| Kia Sportage | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 43 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Kia Forte Koup
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Forte Koup, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Kia Forte Koup all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Kia Forte Koup whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Kia Forte Koup window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 28 mpg combined (25 city / 33 highway), from its 2017 rating, with an estimated $2,200 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Kia Forte Koup sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Kia Forte Koup may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Kia Forte Koup?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.