Compare 2015 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $15,890 | $20,390 | $16,495 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $15,587 | $18,952 | $16,480 |
| Destination | $825 | $835 | $995 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | 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 And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | Power |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Voice Recorder | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| 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 | 6-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Optional | N/A | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, 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 | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Amplifier | N/A | 360W | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| 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 |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | N/A |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | Sentry Key |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/100,000 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 | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/100,000 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/100,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black | Body-colored |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| 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 Manual |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Machined Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | 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 |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | 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 | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | VSA | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic | Optional | AUTOSTICK |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.33 | 4.29 | 4.12 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.5 " | 177.9 " | 183.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 69.0 " | 72.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.3 " | 55.0 " | 57.7 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 145 @ 6,500 Rpm | 143 @ 6,500 Rpm | 160 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 130 @ 4,700 Rpm | 129 @ 4,300 Rpm | 148 @ 4,600 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 37 Mpg | 36 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.2 Seconds | 8.0 Seconds | 8.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.5 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 16.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 85 Mph | 89 Mph | 85 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.43 " | 3.19/3.44 " | 3.46/3.23 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,804 Lbs. | 2,805 Lbs. | 3,122 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,285 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 103.2 " | 106.4 " |
| Front Track | 61.5 " | 59.0 " | 61.7 " |
| Rear Track | 62.0 " | 59.9 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | N/A | .29 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.2 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.9 " | 30.8 " | 35.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 37.7 " | 38.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.3 " | 34.3 " | 37.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.8 " | 53.2 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.1 " | 49.0 " | 52.6 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 55.1 " | 58.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 52.2 " | 56.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 11.7 Cu.ft. | N/A |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 14.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.61 | $0.67 | $0.66 |
| Depreciation | $10,624 | $12,073 | $12,391 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,248 | $1,469 | $1,306 |
| Fuel Cost | $4,646 | $4,372 | $4,692 |
| Insurance | $6,805 | $6,645 | $6,522 |
| Maintenance | $5,864 | $5,892 | $5,133 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,334 | $1,683 |
| Opportunity Costs | $354 | $378 | $353 |
| Total Cost | $30,630 | $33,487 | $33,231 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Overall | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 4 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | marginal | good | marginal |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | acceptable |
| Overall Evaluation | marginal | good | acceptable |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | marginal | good | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | marginal | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Roof Strength | N/A | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Head/Neck | good | good | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Lower leg/foot | good | N/A | N/A |
