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10 Most Affordable Cars in Canada in 2023: Bargain Hunters Unite

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Vincent Aubé
Yes, bargains do still exist (although we'll have to adjust our definition of ‘bargain’ a bit)

9th place: 2023 Kia Forte LX (with IVT) $22,210 + $1,700 $ in fees

2023 Kia Forte
2023 Kia Forte | Photo: KIA

Kia is also cleaning house: the Forte LX, the most affordable model in the lineup, also sees its manual option disappear this year. 

Which means inflation is also having its say when it comes to this 2023 Forte LX. Yes, the IVT unit (for Intelligent Variable Transmission) will also make it easier for consumers to choose, but we’re still talking about a noticeable jump in cost for a model that, it should be added, does comes fairly well-equipped. 

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2023 Kia Forte - Profile
2023 Kia Forte - Profile | Photo: KIA
2023 Kia Forte - Interior
2023 Kia Forte - Interior | Photo: KIA
2023 Kia Forte - Three-quarters rear
2023 Kia Forte - Three-quarters rear | Photo: KIA
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
Automotive expert
  • Over 17 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 60 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 200 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists