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2010 Kia Forte EX4dr Sedan |
2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring4dr Sedan |
2009 Toyota Corolla XRS4dr Sedan |
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| MSRP | $15,995 | $17,925 | $18,860 | |
| Destination Charge | $695 | $795 | $750 | |
| Invoice Price | $15,230 | $16,793 | $17,256 | |
| Total List Price | $16,690 | $18,720 | $19,610 | |
| Available Engines | 156-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | 148-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) 144-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) | 158-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas) | |
| Available Transmissions | 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual 5-speed manual w/OD 4-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 5-speed manual w/OD 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | 5-speed manual w/OD 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | |
| Fuel Economy City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | |
| Fuel Economy Highway | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | |
| NHTSA Crash Test Data | ||||
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| IIHS Crash Test Data | ||||
| Side, Driver Torso | Driver Torso | Driver Torso | Good | |
| Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg | Driver Pelvis/Leg | Driver Pelvis/Leg | Good | |
| Rear, Dynamic Rating | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | Acceptable | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot | Right Leg/Foot | Right Leg/Foot | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head and Neck | Driver Head and Neck | Driver Head and Neck | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection | Rear Passenger Head Protection | Rear Passenger Head Protection | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints | Restraints | Restraints | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Rear Passenger Head and Neck | Good | |
| Side, Rear Passenger Torso | Rear Passenger Torso | Rear Passenger Torso | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | Good | |
| Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | Good | Good | Good | |
| Side, Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | Structure/safety cage | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest | Chest | Chest | Good | |
| Rear, Overall Rear | Good | Good | Good | |
| Other, Roof Strength | Roof Strength | - | - | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot | Left Leg/Foot | Left Leg/Foot | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front | Overall Front | Overall Front | Good | |
| Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck | Head/Neck | Head/Neck | Acceptable | |
| Side, Overall Side | Overall Side | Overall Side | Good | |
| Side, Driver Head Protection | Driver Head Protection | Driver Head Protection | Good | |
| Overview | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
Audio Overview
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AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, integrated roof antenna, radio steering wheel controls | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls | AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan, in-dash mounted single CD, MP3 decoder, 6, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls | |
| Interior | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
| Underseat ducts | Standard | Standard | Available | |
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Auxiliary visors
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dual | N/A | N/A | |
| Cargo tie downs | N/A | N/A | Standard | |
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Gear shift knob trim
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urethane | urethane | leather | |
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Lighter elements
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N/A | front | Available: front |
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| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Available | |
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Overhead console
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mini with storage | N/A | Available: mini with storage |
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Front windows
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power | power | manual | |
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Rear windows
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power | power | manual | |
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Instrumentation
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analog | digital/analog | analog | |
| Trip computer | N/A | N/A | Standard | |
| Water temp gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard | |
| Service interval warning | N/A | N/A | Standard | |
| Exterior temperature display | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - glovebox | N/A | Standard | N/A | |
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Lighting - dome light
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regular | fade | fade | |
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Seatback storage pockets
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1 | 1 | N/A | |
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Steering wheel material
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urethane | urethane | leather | |
| Seats | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
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Front seat type
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bucket | bucket | sport | |
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Front head restraints
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adjustable w/tilt | adjustable | adjustable | |
| Rear armrest | Standard | Standard | N/A | |
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Rear head restraints
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2 - adjustable | 2 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | |
| Entertainment | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
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Radio
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AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-capable, seek-scan | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | N/A | Available | |
| Safety and Security | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
| Occupant sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
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Exterior light control
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auto off | N/A | N/A | |
| Daytime running lights | Standard | N/A | Standard | |
| Illuminated entry | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
| Panic alarm | Standard | Standard | Available | |
| Warranty | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
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Warranty - Basic (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | |
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Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles)
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120/100,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | |
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Warranty - Corrosion/Perforation (mths/miles)
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60/100,000 | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | |
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Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles)
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60/60,000 | 36/36,000 | Available: 36/36,000 |
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| Exterior | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
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Antenna
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integrated roof | window grid | window grid | |
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Grille trim
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black w/chrome surround | with chrome bar | black | |
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Fog/driving lights
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N/A | Available: front |
front | |
| Heated side mirrors | Standard | N/A | Available | |
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Tires
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P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/45WR17.0 BSW AS | |
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Wheels
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15" steel | 16" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | |
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Windshield wipers - front
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variable intermittent | variable intermittent | fixed interval | |
| Mud flaps | N/A | Available | Standard | |
| Mechanical | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
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Engine
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2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | |
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Suspension tuning
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regular | regular | sport | |
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Rear suspension type
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torsion beam | multi-link | torsion beam | |
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Axle ratio
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4.19 | 4.11 | 4.24 | |
| Specifications | 2010 Kia Forte EX | 2010 Mazda Mazda3 i Touring | 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS | |
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Exterior length
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178.3 " | 180.7 " | 178.7 " | |
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Exterior body width
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69.9 " | 69.1 " | 69.3 " | |
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Exterior height
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57.5 " | 57.9 " | 57.7 " | |
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Engine
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2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | |
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Horsepower
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156 @ 6,200 rpm | 148 @ 6,500 rpm | 158 @ 6,000 rpm | |
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Torque
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144 @ 4,300 rpm | 135 @ 4,500 rpm | 162 @ 4,000 rpm | |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard | |
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Fuel economy - city
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25 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | |
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Fuel economy - highway
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34 mpg | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | |
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Bore-and-Stroke
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3.39 / 3.39 " | 3.44 / 3.27 " | 3.48 / 3.78 " | |
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Curb weight
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2,707 lbs. | 2,868 lbs. | 2,877 lbs. | |
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Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
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N/A | N/A | 3,836 lbs. | |
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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N/A | N/A | 1,500 lbs. | |
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Wheelbase
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104.3 " | 103.9 " | 102.4 " | |
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Front track
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61.3 " | 60.4 " | 59.8 " | |
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Rear track
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61.6 " | 59.8 " | 59.9 " | |
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Turning radius
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16.9 ' | 17.1 ' | 18.1 ' | |
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Drag coefficient
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.29 | .29 | .31 | |
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Front legroom
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43.3 " | 42.0 " | 41.7 " | |
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Rear legroom
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35.0 " | 36.2 " | 36.3 " | |
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Front headroom
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40.0 " | 38.8 " | 38.8 " | |
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Rear headroom
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37.6 " | 37.5 " | 37.2 " | |
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Front hiproom
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53.0 " | 53.7 " | 53.0 " | |
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Rear hiproom
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53.3 " | 52.2 " | 43.9 " | |
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Front shoulder room
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55.7 " | 54.9 " | 54.8 " | |
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Rear shoulder room
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54.7 " | 54.0 " | 54.6 " | |
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Luggage volume
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14.7 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. | 12.3 cu.ft. | |
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Luggage volume (max)
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14.7 cu.ft. | 11.8 cu.ft. | 12.3 cu.ft. | |
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Passenger volume
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97 cu.ft. | 94 cu.ft. | 92 cu.ft. | |
| Fuel tank | 13.7 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | |
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