Kia Forte vs. Kia K4
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Highlights
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$19,990
Starting MSRP
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$22,290
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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147 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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Basic Warranty
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Engine
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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Transmission Options
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30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Spare Wheel Material
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Steering Type
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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96 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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106 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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183 in
Length, Overall
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185 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,956 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2024 Kia Forte is more reliable than the 2026 Kia K4 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2024 Forte versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 K4.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2024 Kia Forte and the 2026 Kia K4 both get 34 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2024 Kia Forte is cheaper than the 2026 Kia K4 with a $19,990 starting MSRP versus a $22,290 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2024 Kia Forte or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Kia K4 has a better safety rating than the 2024 Kia Forte according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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