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2013 New Car Rankings: Compare Costs, Performance Data
Kia Forte LX 4dr - Manual
Top Safety PickPRICING
Suggested retail price:$16,175
Invoice price: $15,875
True Car National Average Price: $15,359
5-year maintenance cost: $2,134
5-year repair cost: $1,193
Total 5-year service cost: $3,327
1-year insurance cost: $943
3-year resale value: 47%
5-year resale value: 31%
Automatic transmission
(retail/invoice price): $1,000 / $980
FUEL EFFICIENCY
City MPG: 25
Highway MPG: 34
Engine type: Gas
Recommended fuel: Regular
1-year fuel cost: $1,956
SAFETY
Anti-lock brakes: Standard feature
Side torso airbag: Standard feature
Side-curtain airbag: Standard feature
Knee airbag: NA
Rear-side torso airbag: NA
Stability control: Standard feature
Traction control: Standard feature
Overall Front Crash Test Rating (out of 5 stars): 4 Overall Side Crash Test Rating (out of 5 stars): 4
Rollover Rating (out of 5 stars): 4
PERFORMANCE
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Displacement (L): 2.0
Number of cylinders: 4
Horsepower: 156
Torque (lb-ft): 144
DIMENSIONS
Wheel base (in.): 104.3
Length (in.): 178.3
Width (in.): 69.9
Front leg room (in.): 43.3
Rear leg room (in.): 35
Front head room (in.): 40
Rear head room (in.): 37.6
Cargo Space (cu. ft.): 15
Curb Weight (lbs): 2,729
NA Information not available. e Estimate. P Premium gasoline. D Diesel fuel. E Electric vehicle. - Not applicable. * Annual fuel costs for plug-ins come from the EPA’s FuelEconomy.gov.
SOURCES TrueCar (new vehicle data); Vincentric (service & insurance costs); Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (Top Safety Pick).
