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2013 Kia Forte 5-Door
2013 Kia Forte 5-Door Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$18,300 - $19,800
Original MSRP:
$17,430 - $18,860
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2013 Kia Forte 5-Door Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 23V652000 |
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| 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 5-Door Models & Prices
2013 Kia Forte 5-Door EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB EX | $18,300 | $17,430 | $284 / Month* | |
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2013 Kia Forte 5-Door SX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB SX | $19,800 | $18,860 | $308 / Month* | |
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2013 Kia Forte 5-Door Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| 16" x 6" 10-spoke alloy wheels | • | |
| 17" x 7" 10-spoke alloy wheels | • | |
| 205/55R16 tires | • | |
| 215/45R17 tires | • | |
| Body-color bumpers | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • |
| Body-color heated pwr folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals | • | • |
| Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-off | • | |
| Clear-lens headlamps w/auto-on/off | • | |
| Door & rear quarter solar control glass | • | • |
| Front fog lamps | • | |
| Intermittent rear wiper | • | • |
| Rear spoiler | • | • |
| Tinted windshield glass w/shade band | • | • |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers -inc: low washer fluid indicator | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| 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, cushion/back fold-flat feature | • | • |
| 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 | • | • |
| Cargo cover | • | • |
| Cargo tray & under-floor cargo luggage box | • | • |
| 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 | • | • |
| 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 & rear hatch 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/telescopic steering wheel w/audio & cruise controls | • | |
| Trip computer | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| 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 | • | |
| 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
| 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 rear hatch 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
| EX | SX | |
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| 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 5-Door Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| EX | SX | |
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| LEATHER PKG -inc: leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, auto-dimming rearview mirror (REQ: MR Pwr Tilt Sunroof) | • | |
| 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: MR Pwr Sunroof) | • |
PAINT Options
| EX | SX | |
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| ABYSS BLUE PEARL METALLIC *Late Availability* | • | |
| AURORA BLACK PEARL *Late Availability* | • | • |
| BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC | • | • |
| CLEAR WHITE | • | • |
| CORSA BLUE | • | |
| CRIMSON RED PEARL | • | • |
| EBONY BLACK PEARL | • | • |
| GUNMETAL GREY PEARL METALLIC *Late Availability* | • | • |
| METALLIC BRONZE PEARL METALLIC | • | |
| TITANIUM SILVER METALLIC | • | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| EX | SX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| EX | SX | |
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| 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) | • | |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • |
| IPOD CABLE (PIO) | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO) | • | • |
| REMOTE START (N/A w/TCK Tech Pkg) (PIO) | • | |
| REMOTE START (N/A w/TEK Tech Pkg) (PIO) | • | |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| EX | SX | |
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| BLACK, SEAT TRIM | • | • |
| STONE, SEAT TRIM | • |
2013 Kia Forte 5-Door Technical Specifications
Brakes
| EX | SX | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x - TBD - | 11.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 x - TBD - | 10.3 x - TBD - |
Engine
| EX | SX | |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 2.4L/144 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 156 @ 6200 | 173 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 144 @ 4300 | 168 @ 4000 |
Exterior Dimensions
| EX | SX | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.5 | 57.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 170.9 | 170.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 104.3 | 104.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.9 | 69.9 |
Fuel Tank
| EX | SX | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.7 | 13.7 |
Steering
| EX | SX | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 33.9 | 33.9 |
Suspension
| EX | SX | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
Tires
| EX | SX | |
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| Front Tire Size | 205/55R16 | 215/45R17 |
| Rear Tire Size | 205/55R16 | 215/45R17 |
Transmission
| EX | SX | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic | Automatic |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| EX | SX | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.7 | 55.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 97.500 | 97.500 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.7 | 54.7 |
Weight Information
| EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2840 | 2944 |
2013 Kia Forte 5-Door 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 rear hatch release |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| LED daytime running lights |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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