Compare 2023 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,690 | $19,795 | $20,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,000 | $18,861 | $19,196 |
| Destination | $1,125 | $1,020 | $1,140 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 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-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | 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 | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | 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 | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Split-bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | 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 | 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 | Driver | 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 | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | N/A | 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 | N/A |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | EyeSight Lane Keep Assist | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
| 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 (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 | 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 | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | 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 |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55VR16.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Steel | 16" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L 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 | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive All 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 | Double Wishbone | 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 | Vehicle Dynamics Control | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic | Optional | N/A |
| Transmission | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.89 | 4.11 | 5.10 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.7 " | 182.7 " | 182.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 70.0 " | 71.5 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 57.3 " | 56.9 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L H-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 6,200 Rpm | 152 @ 6,000 Rpm | 149 @ 6,400 Rpm |
| Torque | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm | 145 @ 4,000 Rpm | 146 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 30 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 29 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 41 Mpg | 31 Mpg | 39 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.2 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 8.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 83 Mph | 81 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.31/3.54 " | 3.76/3.20 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,908 Lbs. | 2,976 Lbs. | 3,036 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,792 Lbs. | 4,299 Lbs. | 3,957 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 2,116 Lbs. |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | N/A | 1,852 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 105.1 " | 106.6 " |
| Front Track | 61.5 " | 60.6 " | 62.6 " |
| Rear Track | 61.9 " | 60.8 " | 62.8 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .29 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 43.1 " | 44.0 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 " | 36.5 " | 34.7 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 39.8 " | 38.9 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 37.2 " | 36.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 55.1 " | 53.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.1 " | 55.2 " | 53.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.7 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 55.6 " | 54.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 12.3 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 12.3 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 100 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.0 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Below Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.76 |
| Depreciation | $13,267 | $10,584 | $13,222 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,187 | $2,216 | $2,242 |
| Fuel Cost | $5,161 | $6,787 | $5,385 |
| Insurance | $7,432 | $6,314 | $7,427 |
| Maintenance | $3,892 | $4,312 | $3,462 |
| Repairs | $0 | $1,692 | $2,009 |
| Opportunity Costs | $486 | $510 | $504 |
| Total Cost | $35,978 | $35,987 | $37,896 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Front | 4 | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Rear passenger Head/neck | poor | N/A | poor |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | poor | marginal | acceptable |
| Thigh/hip | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | acceptable | marginal | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | good | acceptable |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | poor | poor | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | good | good | good |
| Rear passenger Thigh | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Leg/foot | good | N/A | good |
| Overall evaluation | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | poor | acceptable | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | good | 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 | marginal | good | good |
| Rear passenger Restraints | poor | N/A | poor |
| Rear passenger Chest | marginal | N/A | marginal |
| Overall Front | poor | good | poor |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | superior | superior |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | marginal | acceptable | marginal |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
