Compare 2019 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $17,790 | $19,550 | $20,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,168 | $18,174 | $19,787 |
| Destination | $925 | $955 | $930 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | Leather/piano Black |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| 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 | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | 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 | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | Proximity |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | 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 | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 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 | 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 |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | N/A | Blue Link |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | 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 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | 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 | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Keep Assist (LKA) |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Blind Spot Sensor | 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid And Roof Mount |
| 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 |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black | Black W/chrome Accents |
| 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 |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P205/55TR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Steel | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 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 |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | 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 | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic | N/A | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.33 | 3.94 | 3.07 |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.7 " | 182.7 " | 181.9 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 70.9 " | 70.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 55.7 " | 56.5 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 6,200 Rpm | 158 @ 6,500 Rpm | 147 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm | 138 @ 4,200 Rpm | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 27 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 37 Mpg | 36 Mpg | 37 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.7 Seconds | 7.4 Seconds | 8.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 90 Mph | 92 Mph | 84 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.19/3.82 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,707 Lbs. | 2,762 Lbs. | 2,844 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,638 Lbs. | N/A | 3,924 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.5 " | 60.9 " | 61.2 " |
| Rear Track | 61.9 " | 61.5 " | 61.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 " | 37.4 " | 35.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 39.3 " | 38.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 37.1 " | 37.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 53.7 " | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.1 " | 47.3 " | 51.9 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 57.0 " | 56.2 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 55.0 " | 55.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 14.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 14.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.0 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 14.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.67 | $0.69 | $0.7 |
| Depreciation | $13,017 | $11,847 | $14,447 |
| Fees and Taxes | $1,781 | $1,929 | $1,996 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,766 | $6,067 | $5,668 |
| Insurance | $7,570 | $7,220 | $7,604 |
| Maintenance | $3,412 | $3,744 | $3,410 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,744 | $0 |
| Opportunity Costs | $218 | $230 | $228 |
| Total Cost | $33,319 | $34,480 | $35,136 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | good | good | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | acceptable | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | acceptable | acceptable |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | 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 |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
