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2014 Kia Forte 5-Door

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$19,700 - $21,900

Original MSRP:
$18,759 - $20,658

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Review
The 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door is a 4-door, 5-passenger new hatchback carried over from 2013. The 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door is available in one model, the Forte5 SX. All 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door models have a 2.0-liter, 173 hp engine, and a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. The 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door averages 24 mpg city and over 30 MPG highway. The 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door carries a 60,000/60 month basic warranty.

The 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door models come with these standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless AccessCard Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.

Some optional upgrades for the 2014 Kia models includes a remote start (key start), a Protection package, and an auto-dimming mirror with Homelink and a compass.

The 2014 Kia Forte 5-Door is a new car under $20,000 with a starting price of $19,700.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 20V750000
Mfg's Report Date DEC 01, 2020
Component ENGINE
Number of Units Affected 294756
Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Consequence An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Manufacturer Recall Number SC200

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Models & Prices

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
5dr HB Auto EX $19,700 $18,759 $306 / Month*

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
5dr HB Man SX $20,900 $19,717 $322 / Month*
5dr HB Auto SX $21,900 $20,658 $337 / Month*

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
EX SX
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Door Handles  
Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
Black Power Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator  
Black Side Windows Trim  
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Power Folding  
Body-Colored Rear Bumper
Chrome Door Handles  
Chrome Side Windows Trim  
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights  
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Light Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights  
Steel Spare Wheel
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tires: P205/55R16  
Tires: P225/40R18  
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 16" x 6.5" Alloy  
Wheels: 18" x 7.5" Alloy  
INTERIOR Features
EX SX
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
2 12V DC Power Outlets
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Flip Forward Cushion/Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth Seat Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's seat
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Illuminated Glove Box
Immobilizer  
Instrument Panel Bin, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver And Passenger Door Bins  
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver And Passenger Door Bins  
Interior Trim -inc: Chrome Interior Accents  
Interior Trim -inc: Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents  
Leather Gear Shifter Material
Leather Steering Wheel
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
Power Door Locks  
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature  
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start  
Rear Cupholder
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
Rigid Cargo Cover
Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
Smart Device Integration
Trip Computer
Vinyl Door Trim Insert
MECHANICAL Features
EX SX
110 Amp Alternator
13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank
3.06 Axle Ratio  
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
56-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection  
68-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection  
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 1.6L Turbo 4-Cylinder GDI DOHC  
Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC CVVT  
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher  
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher  
Sport Tuned Suspension  
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sportmatic Sequential Shift Control  
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic -inc: Sportmatic and active Eco  
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive  
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual  
SAFETY Features
EX SX
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
ENTERTAINMENT Features
EX SX
1 LCD Monitor In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Voice Activation and Internal Memory
Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: UVO eServices, USB and auxiliary input jacks, 6 speakers w/door-mounted tweeters and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering-wheel-mounted audio controls

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
EX SX
EX PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: Push Button Start w/Smart Key, Door Handle Pocket Light, Power Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, HomeLink, Driver's Seat w/2 Memory Presets, Heated Front Seats, Immobilizer, Heated Rear Seats Bottom, Ventilated Driver's Seat, 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Puddle Lamp, Under exterior mirrors  
EX TECH PACKAGE -inc: supervision meter cluster, Navigation System, HD Radio technology, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" TFT color LCD, HID Headlights, LED Taillights, Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control, center console rear vents  
SX PREMIUM PACKAGE -inc: Driver's Seat w/2 Memory Presets, Heated Front Seats, Heated Rear Seats Bottom, Ventilated Driver's Seat, 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Power Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, HomeLink  
SX TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Navigation System, HD Radio technology, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" TFT color LCD, HID Headlights, Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control, center console rear vents  
PAINT SCHEME Options
EX SX
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
EX SX
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR -inc: compass and HomeLink (PIO)
CARGO MAT (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)
MUDGUARDS (PIO)
PROTECTION PACKAGE (PIO)
REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO)
REMOTE PUSH-BUTTON START (PIO)
REMOTE START (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)  
PRIMARY PAINT Options
EX SX
ABYSS BLUE  
AURORA BLACK
BRIGHT SILVER
GRAPHITE STEEL
METALLIC BRONZE  
RACING RED  
SNOW WHITE PEARL
STEEL BLUE
SEAT TRIM Options
EX SX
BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM
BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM
GRAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM  
GRAY, LEATHER SEAT TRIM  

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Technical Specifications

Brakes
EX SX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11 11.8
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 10.3
Engine
EX SX
Displacement 2.0 L/122 1.6 L/97
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 173 @ 6500 201 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 154 @ 4700 195 @ 1750
Exterior Dimensions
EX SX
Height, Overall (in) 57.1 57.1
Length, Overall (in) 171.3 171.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.5 5.5
Wheelbase (in) 106.3 106.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.1 70.1
Fuel Tank
EX SX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.2 13.2
Steering
EX SX
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.8 34.8
Suspension
EX SX
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Tires
EX SX
Front Tire Size P205/55HR16 P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size P205/55HR16 P225/40HR18
Transmission
EX SX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Type 6 6
Vehicle
EX SX
Front Head Room (in) 39.4 39.4
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.1 56.1
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 96.8 96.8
Second Head Room (in) 38.7 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 35.9 35.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.9 54.9
Weight Information
EX SX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2912 2912

2014 Kia Forte 5-Door Safety Features

Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A