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2013 New Car Rankings: Compare Costs, Performance Data

Kia Forte LX 4dr

Top Safety Pick

PRICING
Suggested retail price:$17,175
Invoice price: $16,855
True Car National Average Price: $16,369
5-year maintenance cost: $2,134
5-year repair cost: $1,193
Total 5-year service cost: $3,327
1-year insurance cost: $945
3-year resale value: 47%
5-year resale value: 31%
Automatic transmission
(retail/invoice price):
Std

FUEL EFFICIENCY
City MPG: 26
Highway MPG: 36
Engine type: Gas
Recommended fuel: Regular
1-year fuel cost: $1,868

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 Crash Test Rating (out of 5 stars): 4
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: Auto
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): 2,791


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).