2019 Kia Forte Vs. Compact Competition
It’s no secret that the compact car class has undergone one of the most radical changes in the automotive world. Once thought of as the “bare minimum” type car, compact cars have moved from being lackluster penalty boxes to being sensible and fuel-efficient options that are loaded with modern, urban-ready technology. It’s not uncommon these days for shoppers to only consider compact cars, despite having a budget that would allow them to spend more on a mid-size or even a full-size sedan.
Having led this charge in a profound way, the Kia Forte has spent its life on the roads teaching us to reach for more. Entering a market devoid of personality and refinement, the Kia Forte brought European sophistication to the masses. Now in its third generation, the all-new 2019 Kia Forte offers something new to the class – a sporty and fun personality that invites drivers to enjoy every mile behind the wheel.
Spec/Feature |
2019 Kia Forte |
2019 Honda Civic |
2019 Hyundai Elantra |
2019 Nissan Sentra |
2019 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined base fuel efficiency | 35 (IVT) / 31 (manual) MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 30 MPG | 32 MPG |
| Standard climate control | Dual-zone auto | Auto | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Active safety features | Standard | Standard | Available | Available | Standard |
| Standard infotainment display | 8 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches | 7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Standard | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Trunk space | 15.3 cubic feet | 15.1 cubic feet | 14.4 cubic feet | 15.1 cubic feet | 13 cubic feet |
| Bumper-to-bumper warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Engine warranty | 10 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 10 years / 100,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Starts at | $15,210 – Best Friendly Kia VIP pricing* | $19,450 | $16,100 | $17,790 | $18,700 |
Kia Forte Comes Out Way on Top
As is plainly evident, the 2019 Kia Forte is the best value among the most popular compact cars on the market. Even its cousin, the Hyundai Elantra, can’t match the Forte’s value – foregoing amenities like automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and active safety features which could become lifesaving in a dangerous situation.
Additionally, with Kia’s brand-new Intelligent Variable Transmission, the 2019 Kia Forte blows the competition out of the water for fuel efficiency, giving drivers 35 combined MPG of go-power which rivals some hybrid cars.
Looking at the outside of the 2019 Kia Forte reveals a car that is new and fresh. The all-new compact carries styling cues from the award-winning Kia Stinger into a class filled with cars that are either forgettable and under-styled or over-designed to look like a piece of Optimus Prime’s dryer lint.
With everything the 2019 Kia Forte has going for it, you may assume it to be significantly more expensive than the competition and you’d be wrong! At Friendly Kia, you can get our VIP pricing on the 2019 Kia Forte and pay almost $1,000 less than the nearest competitor*.
Don’t wait to enjoy the luxury and sophistication of Kia’s incredible compact car. Contact us today to schedule a test drive!
*Best Friendly Kia VIP pricing is as of the date of this blog’s publication and not the date of its access. All pricing is at the discretion of Friendly Kia staff and subject to change without warning or notice. For current pricing, contact Friendly Kia today!
