What is the out-the-door price of a 2023 Kia Forte in Illinois?

The out-the-door price for a 2023 Kia Forte in Illinois is about $21,509 — the national fair price of about $19,601 plus a 6.25% state sales/use tax of about $1,225, a dealer doc fee of about $377, a title fee of about $155, registration of about $151. Local taxes can add more.

How much is sales tax on a 2023 Kia Forte in Illinois?

At the Illinois state base rate of 6.25%, sales/use tax on a 2023 Kia Forte priced around $19,601 is about $1,225. Local (city/county) taxes can add more.

Out-the-door price data

2023 Kia Forte out-the-door price in Illinois

Independent estimateMileage-adjusted from live listingsNo dealer influence

Real price estimateUpdated August 2026

2023 Kia Forte

Estimated out-the-door price

Illinois

$21,509

The real, all-in price to drive a 2023 Kia Forte home in Illinois — fair market price, taxes, and fees together.

What makes up the price

$21,509

Fair price 91%Sales tax 5.7%Fees 3.2%

Out-the-door total$21,509

The breakdown

sums to total

National market fair priceMileage-adjusted from live listings: $19,601
Illinois sales / use tax6.25% state base rate: $1,225
Dealer documentation feeTypical dealer doc fee: $377
Title feeDMV title transfer: $155
RegistrationValue-based — varies by county: $151

Out-the-door total

$21,509

How fees work in Illinois

State base 6.25% (local adds in Cook/Chicago); doc fee CPI-capped ~$377; $155 title among highest.

Common questions

What is the out-the-door price of a 2023 Kia Forte in Illinois?: About $21,509 — the national fair price of about $19,601 plus Illinois sales tax, doc fee, title, and registration. Local taxes can add more.
How much is sales tax on a 2023 Kia Forte in Illinois?: At Illinois's 6.25% state base rate, sales/use tax on a 2023 Kia Forte priced around $19,601 is about $1,225. Local taxes can add more.

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The fair price shown is the national market fair price (mileage-adjusted from live listings); theIllinois figures are the state base sales/use tax and typical doc, title, and registration fees. Local (city/county) district taxes can add more, dealer doc fees vary, and registration is value-based. Estimates only · updated 8/3/2026.