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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Man LX $15,400
- 4dr Sdn Auto LX $16,400
- 4dr Sdn Auto EX $17,800
- 5dr HB EX $18,300
- 4dr Sdn Auto SX $19,300
- 5dr HB SX $19,800
2013 Kia Forte SX specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Sabre Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact Cars |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 550 |
| Displacement | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 173 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 168 @ 4000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 438.40 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 315.10 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 26 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.380 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.800 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.770 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.000 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.380 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.880 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.210 |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.630 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.3 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.8 x -TBD- in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.700 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.890 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.200 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 33.900 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P215/45R17 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Rear Tire Size | P215/45R17 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2898 lbs |
| Height, Overall | 57.500 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 53.000 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.300 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Length, Overall | 178.300 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.900 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.600 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.300 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.700 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.300 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.900 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.300 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.600 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.000 in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.700 ft³ |
| Passenger Volume | 96.800 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 35.000 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.700 in |
| SIRIUS satellite radio | Standard |
| Roof-mounted antenna | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, USB port, (6) speakers w/door-mounted tweeters | Optional |
| Bluetooth hands-free link -inc: steering wheel controls | Standard |
| Front fog lamps | Optional |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc: low washer fluid indicator | Standard |
| Body-color heated pwr folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals | Optional |
| Tinted windshield glass w/shade band | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Solar control door glass | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers -inc: rear garnish | Standard |
| 215/45R17 tires | Optional |
| 17" x 7" 10-spoke alloy wheels | Optional |
| Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-on/off | Optional |
| EcoMinder fuel efficiency monitor | Optional |
| Soft paint upper door panel | Optional |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extensions | Optional |
| Fuel door, hood & trunk remote release | Standard |
| Trip computer | Optional |
| Bright chrome decor accents -inc: transmission gear shift knob, park brake button, door handles, cluster housing | Optional |
| Pwr door locks | Optional |
| Center console w/armrest & storage | Standard |
| Cruise control | Optional |
| 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat w/adjustable headrests -inc: center armrest | Standard |
| (2) front/(2) rear cup holders -inc: front chrome ring trim | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls | Optional |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Front door map pockets w/bottle holders | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Illuminated glove box | Standard |
| Sport cloth seat trim | Optional |
| Pwr windows -inc: driver 1-touch auto-down | Optional |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Supervision gauge cluster | Optional |
| Carpeted floor mats | Optional |
| Outside temp display | Optional |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Sunglass holder | Optional |
| Remote keyless entry | Optional |
| Dual 12V pwr outlets | Standard |
| Front bucket seats w/active headrests -inc: 6-way manual driver seat | Standard |
| Metal pedals | Optional |
| Dual map lights | Optional |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | Optional |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| 6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD -inc: paddle shifters | Optional |
| Sport-tuned suspension | Optional |
| Torsion beam rear suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Chrome exhaust tip | Optional |
| Ventilated front/solid rear pwr disc brakes | Standard |
| Speed-sensitive hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 2.4L CVVT DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine -inc: engine cover | Optional |
| LED daytime running lights | Optional |
| Seat belt warning chime | Standard |
| Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS) | Standard |
| Rear child safety door locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Front seat side mounted airbags | Standard |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Internal emergency trunk release | Standard |
| Brake assist system (BAS) | Standard |
| Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) | Standard |
| 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| Side impact door beams | Standard |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Impact-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| 3-point rear seat belts for all positions | Standard |
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