2022 Kia Forte vs. 2022 Toyota Corolla – Which Compact Sedan Offers Better Value?

Let's cut to the chase. When it comes to the 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Toyota Corolla, the Kia costs less, offers a better warranty, generates more power, consumes less fuel, includes more space, and has upmarket features that the Toyota lacks. 

Case closed. 

For 2022, the third-generation Kia Forte that was introduced for the 2019 model year has been updated with new front and rear design, more widespread cabin technology, and an abundance of advanced safety gear. The $21,595 2022 Forte EX that sits at the heart of the lineup includes blind spot monitoring, blind spot collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist system, lane follow assist, driver attention alert, forward collision avoidance assist, and rear cross traffic alert.

Compared with the more costly Corolla LE, that Forte EX includes features such as wireless phone charging and a heated steering wheel that require extra packages or higher trim levels in the Corolla. 

The Forte's killer value quotient goes a long way in explaining why the Forte keeps adding market share. You've heard the rumours that say it's getting very difficult to find buyers for small sedans – and they're not wrong. But the Forte is gaining momentum – its market share more than doubled over the last five years.