Compare 2013 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,400 | $15,200 | $14,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $15,100 | $14,900 | $14,700 |
| Destination | $775 | $750 | $695 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| 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 | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | 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 And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| 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 |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 (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 (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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround |
| 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 Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| 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 | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.33 | 4.33 | 4.33 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 178.3 " | 178.3 " | 178.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.9 " | 69.9 " | 69.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 57.5 " | 57.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 156 @ 6,200 Rpm | 156 @ 6,200 Rpm | 156 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 144 @ 4,300 Rpm | 144 @ 4,300 Rpm | 144 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 88 Mph | 88 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,729 Lbs. | 2,729 Lbs. | 2,729 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 " | 104.3 " | 104.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.3 " | 61.3 " | 61.3 " |
| Rear Track | 61.6 " | 61.6 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 16.9 '' | 16.9 '' | 16.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .29 | .29 | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 43.3 " | 43.3 " | 43.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 35.0 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 40.0 " | 40.0 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.6 " | 37.6 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 53.0 " | 53.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.3 " | 53.3 " | 53.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.7 " | 55.7 " | 55.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 54.7 " | 54.7 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 14.7 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 14.7 Cu.ft. | 14.7 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 97 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.7 Gal. | 13.7 Gal. | 13.7 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | acceptable | acceptable |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
