2012 Kia Forte

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2012 Kia Forte

Starting MSRP $15,200–$19,600

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Standard Equipment & Options

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LX

$15,200

EX

$17,600

SX

$19,100

Body Exterior

Turn signal indicator mirrors
Number of doors:4
Spoiler $295 $295 $295
Power door mirrors
Heated door mirrors

Rear cargo

Trunk
Liftgate

Convenience Features

Air conditioning
Automatic temperature control $1,800 $1,800
Power moonroof $750 $750
Speed control
Power front windows
Remote keyless entry
Tilt steering wheel
Telescoping steering wheel
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $180 $180 $180
Garage door transmitter $250 $250 $250
Navigation system $1,800 $1,800
Front beverage holders
Rear beverage holders

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
MP3 decoder

Speakers

6
4

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Fully automatic headlights $1,800
Front fog lights $1,800
Variably intermittent wipers
Rear window wiper
Rear window defroster
Reverse sensing system:rear camera only
Tachometer
Compass $180 $180 $180
Outside temperature display
Low tire pressure warning
Trip computer
Electronic instrumentation

Powertrain

Drive type:front-wheel
Recommended fuel:regular unleaded
Cylinder configuration:I-4
Variable valve control
Sequential sport shift $1,000
Number of valves:16
Fuel tank capacity:13.7gal.

Engine liters

2.0
2.4

Fuel economy city

25mpg
23mpg
26mpg

Fuel economy highway

32mpg
36mpg
34mpg

Horsepower

173hp @ 6,000RPM
156hp @ 6,200RPM
154hp @ 6,200RPM
165hp @ 6,000RPM

Torque

161 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
168 lb.-ft. @ 4,000RPM
144 lb.-ft. @ 4,300RPM
139 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM

Transmission

6 speed manual
6 speed automatic $1,000

Safety and Security

Immobilizer
Stability control
Traction control
ABS brakes
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Occupant sensing airbag

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest:w/storage
Heated front seats $1,000
Front seats:bucket
Max. seating capacity:5
Leather shift knob
Split folding rear seat
Rear seat center armrest
Leather upholstery $1,000

Rear seats

Split-bench
Bench

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels $950
Speed-sensing steering
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering

Front tires

205/55HR16.0 BSW
215/45HR17.0 BSW
195/65HR15.0 BSW

Rear tires

195/65HR15.0 BSW
205/55HR16.0 BSW
215/45HR17.0 BSW

Warranty

Basic warranty:60 months/60,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage:60 months/60,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty:60 months/100,000miles
Powertrain warranty:120 months/100,000miles

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