The Kia Forte (4 generations, 2010–2026) 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 35 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Kia Forte VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Kia Forte window sticker — build, options & years
The Kia Forte ran from 2010–2026 across 4 generations (2010, 2011–2013, 2014–2018, 2019–2024). 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 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2025, 2026, 2016; the most-complained-about are 2014, 2017, 2012. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Kia Forte VIN decoder.
What the Kia Forte 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, latest tested year 2024:
The label also prints an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 318 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Forte under Midsize Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Forte's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2010 to 2024. Worth checking before you compare a Forte sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 4 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the Forte sticker carries as of its 2024 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used Forte sells for now
The label froze the Forte price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Forte by model year, from 402 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28 listings | |
| 2023 | 22 listings | |
| 2022 | 15 listings | |
| 2021 | 31 listings | |
| 2020 | 23 listings | |
| 2019 | 27 listings | |
| 2018 | 39 listings | |
| 2017 | 73 listings | |
| 2016 | 49 listings | |
| 2015 | 39 listings | |
| 2014 | 40 listings | |
| 2013 | 16 listings |
A 2024 Forte asks a median $17,485 today, a 2013 about $3,250. Full breakdown on the Kia Forte value page.
What's on the Kia Forte sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 34 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 4 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Forte 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 VIN decoder.
Forte window sticker — every model year
This covers the Kia Forte for 2010–2026. Enter any Forte 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.
Want Forte recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Kia Forte VIN decoder →
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
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Forte, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Kia Forte all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Kia Forte 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 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 34 mpg combined (30 city / 41 highway), from its 2024 rating, with an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Kia Forte sticker?
4 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2024 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 4★, Frontal crash 4★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Kia Forte worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2024 asks a median $17,485 and a 2013 about $3,250 across 402 live listings. See the Kia Forte value page.
Is the recreated Kia Forte 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 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Kia Forte?
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.