20 Best Cars for the Money for 2025

2023 Kia Forte

The 2023 Kia Forte is one of the best values in its class. With its spacious interior, large trunk, high-tech features and impressive warranty, it makes it a great choice for budget-minded shoppers who want plenty of standard equipment.

The cabin boasts quality materials and an organized layout of switches and buttons to control all systems. Front seats are more supportive than average compact sedans, offering plenty of legroom and headroom.

For the base Forte LX and midtier Forte LXS models, both come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). On the GT trims, however, you get an upgraded 1.6-liter turbocharged inline four that produces 173 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission for greater fun when driving than lower-level Fortes.