Nissan Rogue Vs. Honda CR-V: Compare Cars
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undercuts the Japanese opposition handily, particularly when compared on a standard equipment basis
The standard Bluetooth system is greatly appreciated at this price point and even downloads your contacts list automatically
All Fortes have steering-wheel-mounted audio, cruise-control, and wireless-cell-phone-link buttons--a welcome standard feature.
If it were our money, we would stick with the cloth buckets.
Leather isn’t available without the $900 sunroof—all the better to prematurely age and crack it
FEATURES | 9 out of 10
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undercuts the Japanese opposition handily, particularly when compared on a standard equipment basis
Popular Mechanics
The standard Bluetooth system is greatly appreciated at this price point and even downloads your contacts list automatically
Edmunds
All Fortes have steering-wheel-mounted audio, cruise-control, and wireless-cell-phone-link buttons--a welcome standard feature.
Consumer Guide
If it were our money, we would stick with the cloth buckets.
Autoblog
Leather isn’t available without the $900 sunroof—all the better to prematurely age and crack it
Car and Driver
2011 Kia Forte Koup models come only in EX and SX trims, and while equipment is virtually the same as for sedans, they do include a few features that spice up their appearance; for instance, Koup EX models include 16-inch alloys, instead of the 15-inch steel wheels of their Forte EX sedan counterparts.
Other options on the 2010 Kia Forte are limited to a power sunroof, leather seat packages (heated in front), and a Convenience Package that adds A/C and other upgrades to the LX.
One noteworthy omission is that there is original-equipment screen-based nav system on the options list. While that was perfectly normal for that class even a year or two ago, nav systems are rapidly becoming available even in affordable small cars.
Conclusion
Bluetooth connectivity, steering-wheel controls, and satellite radio—extras on many other small cars—won't cost extra in the 2011 Kia Forte, though a few upscale features like a nav system are missing.
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