Compare 2010 Kia Forte - Details

2010 Kia Forte EX 4dr Sedan

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Pricing

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MSRP	$15,995	$14,990	$15,655
Invoice	$15,230	$14,390	$14,434
Destination	$695	$720	$750
Interior Edit

View All Clear All Air Conditioning, Front Air Filter Underseat Ducts Auxiliary Visors Cargo Net Clock Compass Cruise Control Cupholders Gear Shift Knob Trim 12V DC Power Outlet Lighter Elements Ashtray Overhead Console Floor Console Floor Mats Front Windows Rear Windows 1-touch Window Down Programmable Garage Door Opener Instrumentation Tachometer Trip Computer Water Temp Gauge Low Fuel Warning Service Interval Warning Exterior Temperature Display Lighting - Map Lights Lighting - Dome Light Lighting - Cargo Light Rear Window Defogger Rear View Mirror Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors Fuel Door Release Remote Trunk Release Retained Accessory Power Seatback Storage Pockets Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column Steering Wheel Material Air Compressor Update Reset
Air Conditioning, Front	Manual	N/A	Manual
Air Filter	Standard	N/A	Optional
Underseat Ducts	Standard	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary Visors	Dual	N/A	N/A
Cargo Net	Optional	N/A	Optional
Clock	In-dash	In-radio Display	N/A
Compass	Optional	N/A	Optional
Cruise Control	Standard	N/A	N/A
Cupholders	Front And Rear	Front And Rear	Front
Gear Shift Knob Trim	Urethane	Urethane	Metal-look
12V DC Power Outlet	2	2	1
Lighter Elements	N/A	N/A	Front
Ashtray	N/A	N/A	Optional
Overhead Console	Mini With Storage	N/A	N/A
Floor Console	Full	Full	Full
Floor Mats	Carpeted Front And Rear	N/A	Carpeted Front And Rear
Front Windows	Power	Manual	Power
Rear Windows	Power	Manual	Power
1-touch Window Down	Driver	N/A	N/A
Programmable Garage Door Opener	Optional	N/A	N/A
Instrumentation	Analog	Analog	Digital/analog
Tachometer	Standard	Standard	Standard
Trip Computer	N/A	Standard	N/A
Water Temp Gauge	N/A	Standard	Standard
Low Fuel Warning	Standard	Standard	Standard
Service Interval Warning	N/A	Standard	Standard
Exterior Temperature Display	N/A	Standard	N/A
Lighting - Map Lights	Front	N/A	N/A
Lighting - Dome Light	Regular	Fade	Fade
Lighting - Cargo Light	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defogger	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear View Mirror	Day-night	Day-night	Day-night
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors	Driver And Passenger	Passenger	Driver And Passenger
Fuel Door Release	Mechanical	N/A	Mechanical
Remote Trunk Release	Mechanical	Power	Mechanical
Retained Accessory Power	Standard	Standard	N/A
Seatback Storage Pockets	1	N/A	N/A
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Air Compressor	N/A	Standard	N/A
Seats Edit

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Front Seat Type	Bucket	Bucket	Bucket
Standard Seating	5 Passengers	5 Passengers	5 Passengers
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls	6-way	6-way	6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls	4-way	4-way	4-way
Front Armrests	Center	N/A	N/A
Front Head Restraints	Adjustable W/tilt	Adjustable	Adjustable
Heated Front Seats	Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback	N/A	N/A
Rear Seats	60-40 Bench	60-40 Bench	Full Bench
Rear Armrest	Standard	N/A	N/A
Rear Head Restraints	2 - Adjustable	2 - Fixed	3 - Adjustable
Seat Trim	Cloth	Cloth	Cloth
Entertainment Edit

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Radio	SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan	XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan	Radio Prep
CD Player	In-dash Mounted Single	In-dash Mounted Single	Trunk/cargo Area Mounted 8-disc
MP3 Capability	Standard	Standard	Optional
Auxiliary Input Jack	Standard	Standard	N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	N/A	N/A
Speakers	6	4	4
Amplifier	N/A	N/A	Optional
Equalizer	N/A	Automatic	N/A
Speed-Sensitive Volume	Standard	Standard	N/A
Bluetooth Compatibility	Standard	N/A	N/A
Safety and Security Edit

View All Clear All Airbags, Frontal Airbags, Side Impact Airbags, Side Curtain Occupancy Sensor Traction Control In-Vehicle Assistance Service Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Remote Horn And Lights Hands-Free Calling Vehicle Diagnostics Stolen Vehicle Tracking Height Adjustable Seatbelts Seatbelt Pre-tensioners Headlights Exterior Light Control Delay-off Headlamps Daytime Running Lights Remote Keyless Entry Panic Alarm Door Locks Rear Child Safety Door Locks Ignition Disable First Aid Kit Theft Deterrent Radio Low Tire Pressure Warning Update Reset
Airbags, Frontal	Driver And Front Passenger	Driver And Front Passenger	Driver And Front Passenger
Airbags, Side Impact	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger	N/A	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger
Airbags, Side Curtain	Curtain 1st And 2nd Row	Curtain 1st And 2nd Row	Curtain 1st And 2nd Row
Occupancy Sensor	N/A	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	ABS And Driveline	N/A	N/A
In-Vehicle Assistance Service	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors)	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Emergency Services	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Crisis Assist	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Stolen Vehicle Assistance	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Remote Door Unlock	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Roadside Assistance	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Remote Horn And Lights	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Hands-Free Calling	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Vehicle Diagnostics	N/A	OnStar Safe & Sound	N/A
Stolen Vehicle Tracking	N/A	Standard	N/A
Height Adjustable Seatbelts	Front	Front	Front
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners	Front	Front	Front
Headlights	Halogen	Halogen	Halogen
Exterior Light Control	Auto Off	Auto On/off	N/A
Delay-off Headlamps	N/A	Standard	N/A
Daytime Running Lights	N/A	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Keyfob (all Doors)	N/A	N/A
Panic Alarm	Standard	N/A	N/A
Door Locks	Power With 2 Stage Unlock	Manual	Manual
Rear Child Safety Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard
Ignition Disable	Standard	PASS-Key III+	Standard
First Aid Kit	N/A	N/A	Optional
Theft Deterrent Radio	N/A	THEFTLOCK	N/A
Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard	Standard	Standard
Overview

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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 (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 Mileage)	Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage)
Warranty Edit

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Warranty - Basic	60 Months/60,000 Miles	GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles	36 Months/36,000 Miles
Warrranty - Powertrain	120 Months/100,000 Miles	60 Months/100,000 Miles	60 Months/60,000 Miles
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation	60 Months/100,000 Miles	72 Months/100,000 Miles	60 Months/unlimited Miles
Warranty - Roadside Assistance	60 Months/60,000 Miles	60 Months/100,000 Miles	N/A
Exterior Edit

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Antenna	Integrated Roof	Fixed	Window Grid
Body Material	Fully Galvanized Steel	Fully Galvanized Steel	Fully Galvanized Steel
Paint	Clearcoat Monotone	Clearcoat Monotone	Clearcoat Monotone
Bodyside Mouldings	N/A	N/A	Body-colored
Grille Trim	Black W/chrome Surround	With Body-colored Bar	With Chrome Bar
Fog/driving Lights	N/A	N/A	Front
Door Count	4 Doors	4 Doors	4 Doors
Rear Cargo Door	Trunk	Trunk	Trunk
Tinted Windows	Light	Light	Light
Rear Window Type	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed
Mirrors	Dual Power Remote	Dual Manual Remote	Dual Manual Remote
Heated Door Mirrors	Standard	N/A	N/A
Sunroof	1st Row Regular Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass	N/A	N/A
Spoiler	Wing	N/A	Lip
Front Tires	P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS	P195/60SR15.0 BSW Touring AS	P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
Wheels	15" Steel	15" Steel	15" Steel
Spare Tire And Wheel	Compact Steel	Compact	Compact Steel
Windshield Wipers - Front	Variable Intermittent	Variable Intermittent	Fixed Interval
Mud Flaps	N/A	Standard	Optional
Mechanical Edit

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Engine	2.0L I-4	2.2L I-4	1.8L I-4
Engine - Valvetrain	DOHC	DOHC	SOHC
Brakes	4-wheel Disc	Front Disc/rear Drum	Front Disc/rear Drum
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	4-wheel	N/A	4-wheel
Brake Assist	Standard	N/A	N/A
Drive Type	Front-wheel	Front-wheel	Front-wheel
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	Standard	Standard
Suspension Tuning	Regular	Regular	Regular
Front Suspension Type	Strut	Strut	Strut
Front Anti-roll Bar	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Shocks	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized
Front Springs	Coil	Coil	Coil
Rear Suspension Type	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam	Double Wishbone
Rear Anti-roll Bar	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Shocks	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized	Gas-pressurized
Rear Springs	Coil	Coil	Coil
Electronic Stability System	Standard	N/A	N/A
Sequential Shift Control	Sportmatic(R)	N/A	N/A
Transmission	5-spd Man W/OD	5-spd Man W/OD	5-spd Man W/OD
Axle Ratio	4.19	3.63	4.29
Remote Vehicle Starting System	Optional	N/A	Optional
Specifications Edit

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Exterior Length	178.3 "	180.3 "	177.3 "
Exterior Body Width	69.9 "	67.9 "	69.0 "
Exterior Height	57.5 "	57.1 "	56.5 "
Engine	2.0L I-4	2.2L I-4	1.8L I-4
Horsepower	156 @ 6,200 Rpm	155 @ 6,100 Rpm	140 @ 6,300 Rpm
Torque	144 @ 4,300 Rpm	150 @ 4,900 Rpm	128 @ 4,300 Rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant	N/A	Standard	Standard
Fuel Economy - City	25 Mpg	25 Mpg	26 Mpg
Fuel Economy - Highway	34 Mpg	35 Mpg	34 Mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)	7.6 Seconds	7.6 Seconds	7.9 Seconds
1/4 Mile Time	16.2 Seconds	15.9 Seconds	16.1 Seconds
1/4 Mile Speed	86 Mph	92 Mph	90 Mph
Lateral Acceleration (g)	.8	.8	.8
Slalom Speed	60 Mph	61 Mph	60 Mph
Bore-and-Stroke	3.39/3.39 "	3.39/3.72 "	3.19/3.44 "
Curb Weight	2,707 Lbs.	2,783 Lbs.	2,630 Lbs.
Maximum Trailer Weight	N/A	1,000 Lbs.	1,000 Lbs.
Wheelbase	104.3 "	103.3 "	106.3 "
Front Track	61.3 "	58.7 "	59.0 "
Rear Track	61.6 "	58.1 "	60.2 "
Turning Radius	16.9 ''	16.7 ''	17.4 ''
Drag Coefficient	.29	N/A	N/A
Front Legroom	43.3 "	41.8 "	42.2 "
Rear Legroom	35.0 "	33.7 "	34.6 "
Front Headroom	40.0 "	38.5 "	39.4 "
Rear Headroom	37.6 "	37.7 "	37.4 "
Front Hip Room	53.0 "	49.6 "	51.9 "
Rear Hip Room	53.3 "	46.4 "	51.0 "
Front Shoulder Room	55.7 "	53.0 "	53.7 "
Rear Shoulder Room	54.7 "	51.4 "	52.4 "
Luggage Volume	14.7 Cu.ft.	13.9 Cu.ft.	12.0 Cu.ft.
Luggage Volume (max)	14.7 Cu.ft.	13.9 Cu.ft.	12.0 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume	97 Cu.ft.	87 Cu.ft.	91 Cu.ft.
Fuel Tank	13.7 Gal.	13.0 Gal.	13.2 Gal.
Cost To Own

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NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit

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Passenger's	5	5	5
Side Barrier Rating Driver	5	4	4
Driver's	5	4	4
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat	3	4	5
Overall Rollover Rating	4	4	4
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit

View All Clear All Overall Rear Chest Driver Torso Rear Passenger Head Protection Rear Passenger Head and Neck Structure/safety cage Rear Passenger Torso Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Driver Head and Neck Overall Front Overall Side Left Leg/Foot Roof Strength Driver Head Protection Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Restraints Driver Pelvis/Leg Right Leg/Foot Head/Neck Dynamic Rating Update Reset
Overall Rear	good	acceptable	good
Chest	good	good	good
Driver Torso	acceptable	good	acceptable
Rear Passenger Head Protection	good	good	good
Rear Passenger Head and Neck	good	good	good
Structure/safety cage	good	acceptable	good
Rear Passenger Torso	acceptable	good	good
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg	good	good	good
Driver Head and Neck	good	good	good
Overall Front	good	good	good
Overall Side	good	acceptable	good
Left Leg/Foot	good	good	good
Roof Strength	good	N/A	good
Driver Head Protection	good	acceptable	good
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry	good	good	good
Restraints	good	good	good
Driver Pelvis/Leg	good	good	good
Right Leg/Foot	good	acceptable	good
Head/Neck	acceptable	good	good
Dynamic Rating	good	acceptable	good