Compare 2017 Kia Forte - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $18,200 | $19,525 | $21,600 |
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Invoice | $17,463 | $18,744 | $20,072 |
Destination | $895 | $875 | $890 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Dual Zone Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Auxiliary Visors | N/A | N/A | Dual |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
Compass | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Cruise Control | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | Metal-look |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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 | Power | Fixed |
1-touch Window Up | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Digital/analog |
Driver Information Centre | Optional | Standard | Standard |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
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 | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A | N/A |
Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | 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 | 8-way | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
Front Armrests | Center Sliding | Center | Center Sliding |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed |
Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | N/A |
MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Speakers | 6 | 4 | 10 Performance |
Amplifier | N/A | N/A | 450W |
Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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 | SmartVent 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 | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | OnStar Guidance | Standard |
Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Emergency Services | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Crisis Assist | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Stolen Vehicle Assistance | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Remote Door Unlock | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Roadside Assistance | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Remote Horn And Lights | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Hands-Free Calling | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Vehicle Diagnostics | N/A | OnStar Guidance | N/A |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
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 | Standard | N/A |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Optional | Standard | Standard |
First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
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 (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 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) |
Warranty Edit | |||
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/60,000 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/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | 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 | Body-colored |
Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | With Chrome Bar |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | 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 | Standard |
Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Spoiler | Lip | Lip | Wing |
Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65SR15.0 BSW AS | P215/50HR17.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Steel | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
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 | N/A | 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 | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | StabiliTrak | VSA |
Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic | Standard | N/A |
Transmission | 6-spd W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.07 | 3.14 | 4.11 |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 171.3 " | 183.7 " | 176.9 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.1 " | 70.5 " | 70.8 " |
Exterior Height | 57.1 " | 57.4 " | 54.9 " |
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.4L I-4 | 1.5L I-4 |
Horsepower | 147 @ 6,200 Rpm | 153 @ 5,600 Rpm | 174 @ 5,500 Rpm |
Torque | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm | 177 @ 2,000 Rpm | 167 @ 1,800 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Fuel Economy - City | 25 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 34 Mpg | 40 Mpg | 41 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 16.3 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 86 Mph | 91 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | 62 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 2.85/3.25 " | 2.87/3.52 " |
Curb Weight | 2,871 Lbs. | 2,870 Lbs. | 2,830 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
Front Track | 61.5 " | N/A | 60.9 " |
Rear Track | 62.0 " | N/A | 61.5 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | N/A | 17.9 '' |
Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.0 " | 42.3 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.9 " | 36.1 " | 35.9 " |
Front Headroom | 39.4 " | 38.9 " | 36.5 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.7 " | 37.3 " | 34.5 " |
Front Hip Room | 53.8 " | 53.1 " | 54.1 " |
Rear Hip Room | 53.1 " | 51.9 " | 48.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 54.8 " | 56.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 53.7 " | 52.6 " |
Luggage Volume | 23.2 Cu.ft. | N/A | 11.9 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | N/A | 11.9 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 98 Cu.ft. | N/A | 89 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 13.2 Gal. | 13.7 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. |
Cost To Own Edit | |||
Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Average |
Cost Per Mile | $0.64 | $0.67 | $0.66 |
Depreciation | $12,605 | $13,502 | $12,154 |
Fees and Taxes | $1,631 | $1,714 | $1,835 |
Fuel Cost | $4,987 | $4,187 | $4,148 |
Insurance | $7,071 | $7,127 | $6,857 |
Maintenance | $3,386 | $2,729 | $3,436 |
Repairs | $0 | $1,884 | $1,825 |
Opportunity Costs | $659 | $654 | $677 |
Total Cost | $32,126 | $33,715 | $32,988 |
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Overall | 5 | 4 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 5 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
Chest | good | good | good |
Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | N/A | N/A | good |
Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
Overall Evaluation | N/A | N/A | good |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | acceptable |
Hip/Thigh | N/A | N/A | good |
Structure and Safety Cage | N/A | N/A | good |
Lower Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
Overall Side | good | good | good |
Roof Strength | good | N/A | good |
Restraints | good | good | good |
Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | acceptable |
Head/Neck | good | good | acceptable |
Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
Overall Front | good | good | good |
Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |