Compare 2020 Kia Forte - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $20,490 | $20,000 | $20,025 |
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Invoice | $19,567 | $18,591 | $18,923 |
Destination | $965 | $995 | $1,025 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | Dual | Dual |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
Compass | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Metal-look | Urethane |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 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 | Rubber Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
1-touch Window Up | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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 | Standard |
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 | 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 | Mechanical |
Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | Mechanical |
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 | Leather | Urethane | Urethane |
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 | 4-way |
Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
Rear Armrest | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | 3 - Adjustable |
Seat Trim | Cloth/leather | Cloth | Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Standard |
Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Amplifier | 320W | N/A | N/A |
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 | UVO EServices | N/A | Safety Connect With 1-year Trial |
Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | LED Low/high Beam |
Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | N/A |
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 | N/A |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist-Line (LKA-L) | Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist |
First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | N/A | 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 (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 (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 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/60,000 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 | 24 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 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 | Body-colored |
Bodyside Insert | Black | N/A | N/A |
Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
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 | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
Spoiler | Lip | Lip | N/A |
Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P195/65SR15.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 17" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 16" Steel | 15" Styled Steel |
Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
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 | 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 | N/A |
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 | Standard |
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 | N/A |
Transmission | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | CVTi-S 2-spd CVT W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 4.89 | 3.94 | 4.76 |
Remote Vehicle Starting System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 182.7 " | 182.7 " | 182.3 " |
Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 70.9 " | 70.1 " |
Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 55.7 " | 56.5 " |
Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
Horsepower | 147 @ 6,200 Rpm | 158 @ 6,500 Rpm | 139 @ 6,100 Rpm |
Torque | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm | 138 @ 4,200 Rpm | 126 @ 3,900 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Fuel Economy - City | 29 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 40 Mpg | 36 Mpg | 38 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.8 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds | 9.6 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.0 Seconds | 15.9 Seconds | 17.4 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 91 Mph | 81 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.39/3.38 " | 3.17/3.48 " |
Curb Weight | 2,762 Lbs. | 2,762 Lbs. | 2,910 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,792 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Payload | N/A | N/A | 825 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
Front Track | 61.2 " | 60.9 " | 60.3 " |
Rear Track | 61.6 " | 61.5 " | 61.0 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' | 17.8 '' |
Drag Coefficient | N/A | N/A | .29 |
Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.3 " | 42.0 " |
Rear Legroom | 35.7 " | 37.4 " | 34.8 " |
Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 39.3 " | 38.3 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 37.1 " | 37.1 " |
Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 53.7 " | 53.9 " |
Rear Hip Room | 51.1 " | 47.3 " | 51.3 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 57.0 " | 54.0 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 55.0 " | 51.7 " |
Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 15.1 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 98 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 14.0 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
Cost To Own Edit | |||
Cost Rating | Average | Average | Excellent |
Cost Per Mile | $0.77 | $0.76 | $0.7 |
Depreciation | $14,457 | $11,632 | $10,722 |
Fees and Taxes | $2,092 | $2,065 | $2,184 |
Fuel Cost | $5,717 | $6,476 | $5,466 |
Insurance | $9,166 | $8,595 | $8,578 |
Maintenance | $3,493 | $3,598 | $2,429 |
Repairs | $0 | $1,744 | $1,618 |
Opportunity Costs | $1,022 | $1,038 | $498 |
Total Cost | $38,744 | $37,870 | $35,045 |
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Overall | 4 | 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 | 5 | 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 | good | good | good |
Driver Torso | good | good | good |
Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | acceptable | good |
Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | good |
Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | 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 | good |
Head/Neck | good | good | 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 |