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2013 Kia Forte

2013 Kia Forte Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$15,400 - $19,300

Original MSRP:
$15,100 - $18,380

2013 Kia Forte Review
The 2013 Kia Forte is a 4-door, 5-passenger new sedan that is carried over from 2012. The 2013 Kia Forte is available in three models, the LX, the EX, and the SX. All 2013 Kia Forte models have a 2.0-liter engine, 156 hp, and a 6 speed manual transmission. The 2013 Kia Forte averages 27 mpg city and over 30 MPG highway. The 2013 Kia Forte carries a 60,000/60 month basic warranty.

The 2013 Kia Forte comes with these standard features - programmable locks, valet lockout, anti-theft, ABS brakes, AWD, traction control and stability control, child safety door locks, CD changer, iPod® jack, MP3 player, radio display, USB port, Bluetooth® wireless access, surround sound, DVD player, voice navigation system, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, front/rear air dam, rear spoiler, dual automatic climate controls, air filter, rear controls, intelligent cruise, temperature gauge, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer with fuel consumption, driver memory adjustments, genuine wood trim, Keyless Access Card Key, programmable remote fob, remote fuel door, universal garage door, electronic parking aid w/camera, trunk anti-trap, memory steering column, sunroof, vehicle speed sensing wipers, tinted glass, dual heated/cooled/memory/power/lumbar/leather seats, power/heated/signaling/memory mirrors and a rear window power shade. *Not all features are standard on all models.

Some of the optional upgrades for the 2013 Kia Models includes a rear bumper applique, an auto-dimming mirror with Compass and Homelink, and a rear spoiler.

The 2013 Kia Forte is a new car under $20,000 with a starting price of $15,400.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 23V652000
Mfg's Report Date September 25, 2023
Component SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Number of Units Affected 1,730,192
Summary Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2013 Kia Forte Models & Prices

2013 Kia Forte LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man LX $15,400 $15,100 $246 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto LX $16,400 $16,080 $262 / Month*

2013 Kia Forte EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Auto EX $17,800 $16,950 $277 / Month*

2013 Kia Forte SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Auto SX $19,300 $18,380 $300 / Month*

2013 Kia Forte Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LX EX SX
15" x 5.5" steel wheels w/full covers  
17" x 7" 10-spoke alloy wheels    
195/65R15 tires  
215/45R17 tires    
Body-color bumpers -inc: rear garnish
Body-color door handles
Body-color heated pwr folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals  
Body-color mirrors    
Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-off  
Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-on/off    
Front fog lamps    
Solar control door glass
Tinted windshield glass w/shade band
Variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc: low washer fluid indicator
INTERIOR Features
LX EX SX
(2) front/(2) rear cup holders -inc: front chrome ring trim
60/40 split-folding rear bench seat w/adjustable headrests -inc: center armrest
Air conditioning
Bright chrome decor accents -inc: door handles, cluster housing    
Bright chrome decor accents -inc: transmission gear shift knob, park brake button, door handles, cluster housing    
Cargo area light
Carpeted floor mats  
Center console w/armrest & storage
Cloth seat trim  
Cruise control  
Digital clock
Dual 12V pwr outlets
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extensions  
Dual map lights  
Dual visor vanity mirrors w/extensions    
EcoMinder fuel efficiency monitor
Front bucket seats w/active headrests -inc: 6-way manual driver seat
Front door map pockets w/bottle holders
Fuel door, hood & trunk remote release
Illuminated glove box
Leather-wrapped shift knob    
Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls    
Metal pedals    
Outside temp display  
Pwr door locks  
Pwr windows -inc: driver 1-touch auto-down  
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry  
Soft paint upper door panel  
Sport cloth seat trim    
Sunglass holder  
Supervision gauge cluster    
Tachometer
Tilt steering wheel w/audio controls    
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls    
Trip computer  
MECHANICAL Features
LX EX SX
2.0L CVVT DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine -inc: engine cover  
2.4L CVVT DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine -inc: engine cover    
6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD  
6-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD -inc: paddle shifters    
6-speed manual transmission    
Chrome exhaust tip    
Front wheel drive
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Speed-sensitive hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering
Sport-tuned suspension    
Torsion beam rear suspension -inc: coil springs, monotube shock absorbers
Ventilated front/solid rear pwr disc brakes
SAFETY Features
LX EX SX
3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seat belts for all positions
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
5-MPH bumpers
Brake assist system (BAS)
Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS)
Front seat side mounted airbags
Front/rear crumple zones
Full-length side curtain airbags
Impact-absorbing steering column
Internal emergency trunk release
LED daytime running lights    
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Seat belt warning chime
Side impact door beams
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
ENTERTAINMENT Features
LX EX SX
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, USB port, (4) speakers    
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: aux input jack, USB port, (6) speakers w/door-mounted tweeters  
Bluetooth hands-free link -inc: steering wheel controls
Roof-mounted antenna
SIRIUS satellite radio

2013 Kia Forte Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
LX EX SX
FUEL ECONOMY PKG -inc: smart alternator, electric pwr steering, low rolling resistance silica tires    
LEATHER PKG -inc: leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror (REQ: MR Pwr Tilt Sunroof)    
PREMIUM PKG -inc: pwr tilt sunroof, 16" x 6" 10-spoke alloy wheels, front/rear 205/55R16 tires (N/A w/EM Fuel Economy Pkg)    
PWR TILT SUNROOF    
TECH PKG -inc: push button start, smart key, navigation system, SIRIUS traffic, auto climate control, ionized air purification, chrome exterior door handles, backup camera, auto defog system (REQ: MR Pwr Tilt Sunroof & LEA Leather Pkg)    
TECH PKG -inc: push button start, smart key, navigation system, SIRIUS traffic, auto climate control, ionized air purification, front fog lamps, auto headlamps, chrome exterior door handles, backup camera, supervision gauge cluster, auto defog system, LED daytime running lights (REQ: PT Premium Pkg) (N/A w/EM Fuel Economy Pkg)    
PAINT Options
LX EX SX
AURORA BLACK PEARL *Late Availability*
BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC
CLEAR WHITE    
CRIMSON RED PEARL  
EBONY BLACK PEARL
GUNMETAL GREY PEARL METALLIC *Late Availability*  
METALLIC BRONZE PEARL METALLIC    
SNOW WHITE PEARL  
TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC  
PAINT SCHEME Options
LX EX SX
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX EX SX
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (N/A w/LEA Leather Pkg) (PIO)    
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS & HOMELINK (PIO)  
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS (N/A w/LEA Leather Pkg) (PIO)    
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR W/COMPASS (PIO)  
BODY KIT (PIO)    
CARGO MAT (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
CARGO TRAY (PIO)
CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO)    
IPOD CABLE (PIO)
REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO)
REAR SPOILER (PIO)
REMOTE START (N/A w/TCK Tech Pkg) (PIO)    
REMOTE START (N/A w/TEK Tech Pkg) (PIO)    
REMOTE START (PIO)    
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)    
WHEEL LOCKS (REQ: PT Premium Pkg) (PIO)    
SEAT TRIM Options
LX EX SX
BLACK, SEAT TRIM  
STONE, SEAT TRIM  

2013 Kia Forte Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX EX SX
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD - 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD - 10.3 x - TBD - 10.3 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX EX SX
Trunk Volume (ft) 14.700 14.700 14.700
Engine
LX EX SX
Displacement 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.4L/144
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 156 @ 6200 156 @ 6200 173 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 144 @ 4300 144 @ 4300 168 @ 4000
Exterior Dimensions
LX EX SX
Height, Overall (in) 57.500 57.500 57.500
Length, Overall (in) 178.300 178.300 178.300
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.900 5.900 5.900
Wheelbase (in) 104.300 104.300 104.300
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.900 69.900 69.900
Fuel Tank
LX EX SX
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.700 13.700 13.700
Steering
LX EX SX
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.890 2.890 2.890
Steering Type Electric Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.900 33.900 33.900
Suspension
LX EX SX
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam Torsion Beam Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs w/Coil Springs
Tires
LX EX SX
Front Tire Size P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P215/45R17
Rear Tire Size P195/65R15 P195/65R15 P215/45R17
Transmission
LX EX SX
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual Automatic Automatic
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
LX EX SX
Front Head Room (in) 40.000 40.000 40.000
Front Leg Room (in) 43.300 43.300 43.300
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.700 55.700 55.700
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 96.800 96.800 96.800
Second Head Room (in) 37.600 37.600 37.600
Second Leg Room (in) 35.000 35.000 35.000
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.700 54.700 54.700
Weight Information
LX EX SX
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2729 2791 2898

2013 Kia Forte Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Brake assist system (BAS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS)
Front/rear crumple zones
5-MPH bumpers
Side impact door beams
Dual front advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Front seat side mounted airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
3-point height-adjustable front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
3-point rear seat belts for all positions
Seat belt warning chime
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Impact-absorbing steering column
Internal emergency trunk release
Rear child safety door locks
LED daytime running lights
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A