Compare 2016 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,990 | $19,050 | $16,120 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,993 | $17,711 | $16,039 |
| Destination | $850 | $875 | $875 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | 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 | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | 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 | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Urethane | Urethane |
| 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 | 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 | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 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 | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| 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 | 2 | N/A |
| 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 |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Emergency Services | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Crisis Assist | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Door Unlock | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Roadside Assistance | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Hands-Free Calling | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | N/A | OnStar |
| 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 |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | 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 |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | N/A | 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/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 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/60,000 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 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 Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar | Black W/chrome Surround |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | 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 Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | N/A |
| Front Tires | P215/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 17" Machined Aluminum | 16" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | N/A |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| 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 | Optional | 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 | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.06 | 4.11 | 3.94 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.5 " | 176.9 " | 181.0 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 70.8 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.3 " | 54.9 " | 58.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 173 @ 6,500 Rpm | 158 @ 6,500 Rpm | 138 @ 6,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 154 @ 4,700 Rpm | 138 @ 4,200 Rpm | 125 @ 3,800 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 35 Mpg | 38 Mpg | 36 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 7.4 Seconds | 9.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 92 Mph | 80 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.17/3.47 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,844 Lbs. | 2,739 Lbs. | 3,084 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | N/A | 4,321 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 106.3 " | 105.7 " |
| Front Track | 61.1 " | 60.9 " | 60.7 " |
| Rear Track | 61.7 " | 61.5 " | 61.3 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .27 | N/A | .31 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.9 " | 35.9 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.1 " | 38.2 " | 39.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.3 " | 34.6 " | 37.9 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.8 " | 54.1 " | 53.0 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 53.1 " | 48.1 " | 52.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.9 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 52.6 " | 53.9 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 12.1 Cu.ft. | 15.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.9 Cu.ft. | 12.1 Cu.ft. | 15.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 95 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 15.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Poor |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.65 | $0.62 | $0.68 |
| Depreciation | $13,344 | $11,092 | $12,483 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,472 | $1,389 | $1,278 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,083 | $4,688 | $4,902 |
| Insurance | $7,178 | $6,733 | $6,760 |
| Maintenance | $2,893 | $2,933 | $4,602 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,650 | $1,655 |
| Opportunity Costs | $583 | $558 | $584 |
| Total Cost | $32,653 | $31,002 | $34,039 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | good | marginal |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | N/A | good | marginal |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Hip/Thigh | N/A | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | good | poor |
| Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Structure and safety cage | marginal | N/A | poor |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Overall evaluation | marginal | N/A | marginal |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Retraints and dummy kinematics | marginal | N/A | marginal |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Hip/thigh | good | 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 |
| Lower leg/foot | good | N/A | good |
