Compare 2014 Kia Forte - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $19,500 | $20,290 | $19,910 |
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Invoice | $18,528 | $18,859 | $19,114 |
Destination | $800 | $820 | $825 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
Compass | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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 | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | 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 | Mechanical | N/A |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
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 | 8-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | N/A |
Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center Sliding | Center Sliding |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
Memory | Driver | N/A | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
Heated Rear Seats | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Premium Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM 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 | N/A | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Speakers | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Amplifier | N/A | 360W | Optional |
Equalizer | N/A | N/A | Automatic |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | N/A |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 | SmartVent 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 |
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 | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Turn-by-Turn Navigation | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar Directions & Connections |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
LED Taillights | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | Rear Park Assist |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | N/A |
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 | N/A | Standard |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 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), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | N/A | 60 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/24,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black | Black W/chrome Surround |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 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 |
Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Optional |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Spoiler | Lip | N/A | Lip |
Front Tires | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 16" Machined Aluminum | 16" Machined Aluminum | 16" Painted Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | N/A | N/A | Intercooled Turbo |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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 | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | StabiliTrak |
Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic | Optional | Standard |
Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.06 | 4.29 | 3.53 |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 179.5 " | 177.9 " | 181.0 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 69.0 " | 70.7 " |
Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 55.0 " | 58.1 " |
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 |
Horsepower | 173 @ 6,500 Rpm | 143 @ 6,500 Rpm | 138 @ 4,900 Rpm |
Torque | 154 @ 4,700 Rpm | 129 @ 4,300 Rpm | 148 @ 1,850 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 36 Mpg | 36 Mpg | 38 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | 10.2 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 17.6 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 89 Mph | 77 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.19/3.44 " | 2.85/3.25 " |
Curb Weight | 2,837 Lbs. | 2,805 Lbs. | 3,118 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,321 Lbs. |
Payload | N/A | N/A | 899 Lbs. |
Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 103.2 " | 105.7 " |
Front Track | 61.1 " | 59.0 " | 60.7 " |
Rear Track | 61.7 " | 59.9 " | 61.3 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.9 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .27 | N/A | .31 |
Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.2 " | 42.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.9 " | 30.8 " | 35.4 " |
Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 37.7 " | 39.3 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.3 " | 34.3 " | 37.9 " |
Front Hip Room | 53.8 " | 53.2 " | 53.0 " |
Rear Hip Room | 53.1 " | 49.0 " | 52.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 55.1 " | 54.8 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 52.2 " | 53.9 " |
Luggage Volume | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 15.0 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 15.0 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Overall | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Driver's | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Overall Front | 3 | 4 | 5 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | good | good |
Chest | good | good | good |
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | poor | good | marginal |
Driver Torso | acceptable | acceptable | good |
Overall Evaluation | poor | good | marginal |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Hip/Thigh | poor | good | good |
Structure and Safety Cage | poor | good | poor |
Lower Leg/Foot | marginal | acceptable | good |
Overall Side | good | good | good |
Structure and safety cage | N/A | N/A | poor |
Roof Strength | good | good | good |
Restraints | good | good | good |
Overall evaluation | N/A | N/A | marginal |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Head/Neck | acceptable | good | good |
Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Retraints and dummy kinematics | N/A | N/A | marginal |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Hip/thigh | N/A | N/A | 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 |
Head Restraint | N/A | N/A | good |
Lower leg/foot | N/A | N/A | good |