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

The out-the-door price for a 2023 Kia Forte in Texas is about $21,158 — 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 $225, a title fee of about $33, registration of about $74. Local taxes can add more.

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

At the Texas 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 Texas

Independent estimateMileage-adjusted from live listingsNo dealer influence

Real price estimateUpdated August 2026

2023 Kia Forte

Estimated out-the-door price

Texas

$21,158

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

What makes up the price

$21,158

Fair price 93%Sales tax 5.8%Fees 1.6%

Out-the-door total$21,158

The breakdown

sums to total

National market fair priceMileage-adjusted from live listings: $19,601
Texas sales / use tax6.25% state base rate: $1,225
Dealer documentation feeTypical dealer doc fee: $225
Title feeDMV title transfer: $33
RegistrationValue-based — varies by county: $74

Out-the-door total

$21,158

How fees work in Texas

Rate 6.25%; doc fee safe-harbor $225; $74 base registration.

Common questions

What is the out-the-door price of a 2023 Kia Forte in Texas?: About $21,158 — the national fair price of about $19,601 plus Texas sales tax, doc fee, title, and registration. Local taxes can add more.
How much is sales tax on a 2023 Kia Forte in Texas?: At Texas'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); theTexas 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.