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2010 Kia Forte - Specifications

MSRP: $13,695 - $18,695 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Sedan Man EX Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $15,995
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 25 mpg City/34 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Midsize
Style Name 4dr Sdn Man EX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD

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The 2010 Kia Forte lands in a crowded field of compact sedans, though it holds its own thanks to its ride and refinement, which are near the head of the pack, and its very generous list of standard technology and safety features.

Bluetooth and steering-wheel controls with voice activation aren't standard on any of these other models, but they are on the Forte—even the base LX model.

Within this group, the Corolla is the legendary leader for reliability, longevity, and all-around frugal driving, but the Corolla isn't quite as refined as the Forte.

The Hyundai Elantra is another one of our top picks in this class, but the Forte strikes a simpler, more elegant, pose from the outside.

The Chevy Cobalt is especially roomy and has a good ride but skimps on the features, while the styling on the Focus still isn't to everyone's liking.

Among these, our favorite is the Mazda3, but admittedly it's not perfect, and in terms of features, the Forte has it beat.

2009 Toyota Corolla  
2009 Toyota Corolla
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7.8
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2008 Mazda MAZDA3
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2008 Hyundai Elantra GLS  
2008 Hyundai Elantra
Rating
7.6

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