Compare 2024 Kia Forte - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $19,990 | $23,950 | $21,180 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $19,191 | $22,944 | $20,124 |
| Destination | $1,155 | $1,095 | $1,140 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 1 | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | |
| 1-touch Window Up | N/A | Driver | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | Mechanical | |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 60-40 Split-bench | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed | |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM/HD, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | N/A | |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | |
| Blind Spot Sensor | N/A | Standard | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | 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) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Black W/chrome Accents | |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/60HR16.0 BSW AS | |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 16" Steel | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | Compact Steel | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | N/A | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | Sportmatic | N/A | |
| Transmission | 2-spd CVT W/OD | Xtronic 2-spd CVT W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.89 | 5.10 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 182.7 " | 182.9 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.9 " | 71.5 " | |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 56.9 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | |
| Horsepower | 147 @ 6,200 Rpm | 149 @ 6,400 Rpm | |
| Torque | 132 @ 4,500 Rpm | 146 @ 4,400 Rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 30 Mpg | 30 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 41 Mpg | 40 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.2 Seconds | 8.9 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.3 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 81 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .8 | |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 60 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.82 " | 3.76/3.20 " | |
| Curb Weight | N/A | 3,036 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 3,957 Lbs. | |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,116 Lbs. | |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 1,852 Lbs. | |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 " | 106.6 " | |
| Front Track | 61.5 " | 62.6 " | |
| Rear Track | 61.9 " | 62.8 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 19.0 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .30 | |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 43.8 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 35.7 " | 34.9 " | |
| Front Headroom | 38.8 " | 38.9 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 37.5 " | 36.7 " | |
| Front Hip Room | 53.0 " | 53.5 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | 51.1 " | 53.3 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.1 " | 56.4 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.3 " | 54.5 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 14.3 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 96 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.0 Gal. | 12.4 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Below Average | |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.72 | $0.77 | |
| Depreciation | $13,017 | $13,382 | |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,216 | $2,364 | |
| Fuel Cost | $5,161 | $5,232 | |
| Insurance | $7,648 | $7,648 | |
| Maintenance | $3,892 | $3,462 | |
| Repairs | $0 | $2,009 | |
| Opportunity Costs | $487 | $514 | |
| Total Cost | $35,893 | $38,381 | |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 3 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear passenger Head/neck | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Torso | poor | N/A | acceptable |
| Thigh/hip | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Torso | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | N/A | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | poor | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear passenger Thigh | good | N/A | N/A |
| Restraints | good | N/A | N/A |
| Leg/foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Overall evaluation | acceptable | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | poor | N/A | acceptable |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Ease of Use | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | marginal | N/A | good |
| Rear passenger Restraints | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Rear passenger Chest | marginal | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | poor | N/A | N/A |
| Front Crash Prevention | advanced | N/A | advanced |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | marginal | N/A | marginal |
