2024 Kia Forte Sedan Trims Comparison

LX
The base trim comes standard with:

• 15-inch steel wheels
• Cruise control with steering wheel controls
• Multiple driving modes
• 8-inch touchscreen display
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
• Four-speaker audio system

Every Forte also comes with these advanced driver safety features:

• Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

LXS
The LXS trim adds a few features, including:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• 60/40-split folding rear seats
• Upgraded interior trim

The optional LXS Technology package beefs up the driver aids and conveniences with:

• Blind-spot intervention (automatically steers the car back into its lane if you try to change lanes while a car is in the vehicle's blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)
• Safe exit assist (can prevent a rear passenger from opening a door into traffic approaching from behind)
• Heated side mirrors

GT-Line
The GT-Line sits in the middle of the lineup. It adds the LXS Technology package, along with:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED foglights
• LED running lights and taillights
• Keyless entry and push-button start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Cloth sport seats with synthetic leather inserts
• Leather-wrapped flat-bottom sport steering wheel
• 10.25-inch infotainment display
• Navigation system
• Six-speaker audio system
• Adaptive cruise control with lane centering (maintains a driver-set distance between the Forte and the car in front)
• Pedestrian and cyclist collision avoidance
• Electronic parking brake with an auto-hold function

Two option packages are available for the GT-Line: GT-Line Premium and GT-Line Sport Premium.

The GT-Line Premium package adds the following:

• Power sunroof
• LED cabin lighting
• Wireless charging pad
• Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system

The GT-Line Sport Premium package builds on the Premium package with:

• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Rear-seat air conditioning vents
• Rear-seat USB charging port

GT
This is the sport-oriented Forte. It comes with a turbocharged engine and a choice between a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and an optional six-speed manual. Otherwise, it builds on the GT-Line's features with:

• 18-inch wheels
• LED headlights
• Sport suspension
• Sport exhaust system
• Upgraded brakes
• Black synthetic leather and cloth seats with red stitching
• Wireless charging pad
• Rear air-conditioning vents and USB charging port

The GT equipped with the automatic transmission also comes with:

• Cyclist collision avoidance
• Adaptive cruise control

A GT2 package installs the following features on the GT with the automatic:

• Power sunroof
• LED interior lighting
• Full synthetic leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Harman Kardon audio system
• Rear parking sensors

GT Manual
The GT Manual trim loses a few active driving aids due to its transmission but adds these standard features:

• Summer performance tires
• Power sunroof
• LED interior lighting
• Full synthetic leather upholstery
• Heated front seats
• Eight-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system
• Rear parking sensors