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The 2022 Kia Forte Base. Carivo rates it 7.8/10 — middle of the pack. It does enough right to be a reasonable choice, but the scores don’t make a compelling case for picking it over class leaders.
Reliability is its strongest dimension at 8.3/10 — owner data backs that up with fewer unplanned repairs, lower running costs, and better resale than most sedans in this class. Value at 6.5/10 is a real gap — segment leaders outperform it here by a noticeable margin.
As a budget-end sedan ($19,002–$24,320, 31 MPG, 5 passengers), the price is the main draw. Weigh the lower cost against any weak-scoring dimensions before signing. At 4 years old, this model predates meaningful updates to the Kia Forte Base lineup. Check how the current generation scores differently before committing to the older version.
How does the 2022 Kia Forte Base stack up against other sedans in our database?
