Compare 2011 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $18,395 | $18,249 | $28,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,520 | $17,519 | $28,850 |
| Destination | $695 | $765 | $1,095 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Urethane | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Partial |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Urethane |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Split-bench | 60-40 Split-bench | Captain |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| 3rd Row Seats | N/A | N/A | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | N/A | N/A | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | N/A | With DVD And Digital Media |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Standard | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Uconnect Access |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | Auto Off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | ParkSense With Stop |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Sentry Key |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Step Bumper | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR16.0 BSW AS | P235/65HR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | N/A | N/A | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | All Wheel | Front-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Trailing Arm |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 9-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 2.96 | 4.12 | 3.25 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 170.9 " | 162.8 " | 203.6 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.9 " | 69.1 " | 79.6 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 63.2 " | 69.9 " |
| Engine | 2.4L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 3.6L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 173 @ 6,000 Rpm | 150 @ 6,200 Rpm | 287 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 168 @ 4,000 Rpm | 140 @ 4,000 Rpm | 262 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.3 Seconds | 8.3 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 16.4 Seconds | N/A |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 87 Mph | N/A |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | N/A |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 60 Mph | N/A |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.46/3.82 " | 3.31/3.54 " | 3.78/3.27 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,896 Lbs. | 2,990 Lbs. | 4,330 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,930 Lbs. | 6,005 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 3,600 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 98.4 " | 121.6 " |
| Front Track | 61.3 " | 59.1 " | 68.3 " |
| Rear Track | 61.6 " | 58.9 " | 68.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.4 '' | 19.8 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 41.4 " | 41.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 35.9 " | 39.0 " |
| Third Row Legroom | N/A | N/A | 36.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.6 " | 40.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.0 " | 39.6 " |
| Third Row Headroom | N/A | N/A | 38.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 51.0 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | 47.0 " | 64.8 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 49.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 53.3 " | 63.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 52.8 " | 63.0 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | N/A | N/A | 61.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 19.4 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 32.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 19.4 Cu.ft. | 54.0 Cu.ft. | 140.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 98 Cu.ft. | 99 Cu.ft. | 165 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.7 Gal. | 11.9 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | N/A | N/A | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | N/A | N/A | $0.83 |
| Depreciation | N/A | N/A | $18,609 |
| Fees and Taxes | N/A | N/A | $2,488 |
| Fuel Cost | N/A | N/A | $6,599 |
| Insurance | N/A | N/A | $5,620 |
| Maintenance | N/A | N/A | $2,670 |
| Repairs | N/A | N/A | $1,980 |
| Opportunity Costs | N/A | N/A | $819 |
| Total Cost | N/A | N/A | $41,699 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 2 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | marginal | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | acceptable | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | marginal | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
