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2016 Kia Forte 5-Door
2016 Kia Forte 5-Door Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$18,090 - $21,990
Original MSRP:
$17,359 - $20,740
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2016 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 | 21V622000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | AUG 08, 2021 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
| Number of Units Affected | 253074 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release." |
| Consequence | A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216. |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | SC216 |
2016 Kia Forte 5-Door Models & Prices
2016 Kia Forte 5-Door LX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Auto LX | $18,090 | $17,359 | $283 / Month* | |
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2016 Kia Forte 5-Door EX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Auto EX | $20,390 | $19,367 | $316 / Month* | |
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2016 Kia Forte 5-Door SX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Man SX | $20,990 | $19,811 | $323 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto SX | $21,990 | $20,740 | $338 / Month* | |
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2016 Kia Forte 5-Door Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off | • | • | • |
| Black Door Handles | • | ||
| Black Grille w/Chrome Surround | • | • | • |
| Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | ||
| Black Side Windows Trim | • | • | |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | • | ||
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent | • | • | • |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | ||
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | • | ||
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper | • | • | • |
| Chrome Door Handles | • | ||
| Chrome Side Windows Trim | • | ||
| Clearcoat Paint | • | • | • |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper, Heated Wiper Park and Defroster | • | • | • |
| Front Fog Lamps | • | • | • |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip | • | • | • |
| Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | • | • | • |
| LED Brakelights | • | ||
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | • | • | • |
| Light Tinted Glass | • | • | • |
| Lip Spoiler | • | • | • |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights | • | ||
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | • | • | • |
| Tire Mobility Kit | • | • | • |
| Tires: P205/55R16 | • | ||
| Tires: P215/45R17 | • | ||
| Tires: P225/40R18 -inc: Not compatible w/snow chains | • | ||
| Variable Intermittent Wipers | • | • | • |
| Wheels: 16" x 6.5" Alloy | • | ||
| Wheels: 17" x 7.0" Alloy | • | ||
| Wheels: 18" x 7.5" Alloy | • |
INTERIOR Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Seatback Storage Pocket | • | • | • |
| 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • | • |
| 4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement | • | • | • |
| 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Flip Forward Cushion/Seatback Rear Seat | • | • | • |
| Air Filtration | • | • | • |
| Analog Appearance | • | • | • |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage | • | • | • |
| Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit | • | • | • |
| Cargo Space Lights | • | • | • |
| Carpet Floor Trim | • | • | • |
| Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | • | • | • |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror | • | • | • |
| Delayed Accessory Power | • | • | • |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror | • | • | • |
| Driver Foot Rest | • | • | • |
| Driver Seat | • | • | • |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | • | • | • |
| FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | • | • | • |
| Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver's seat | • | • | • |
| Front Cupholder | • | • | • |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | • | • | • |
| Full Cloth Headliner | • | • | • |
| Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | • | • | • |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | • | • | • |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts | • | • | • |
| Illuminated Glove Box | • | • | • |
| Immobilizer | • | ||
| Instrument Panel Bin, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver And Passenger Door Bins | • | ||
| Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver And Passenger Door Bins | • | ||
| Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver And Passenger Door Bins | • | ||
| Interior Trim -inc: Chrome Interior Accents | • | • | |
| Interior Trim -inc: Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents | • | ||
| Knit & Woven Cloth Seat Trim | • | • | • |
| Leather Gear Shifter Material | • | • | |
| Leather Steering Wheel | • | • | |
| Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | • | • | • |
| Manual Air Conditioning | • | • | • |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | • | • | • |
| Outside Temp Gauge | • | • | • |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down | • | ||
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down | • | • | |
| Power Door Locks | • | ||
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | • | • | |
| Power Rear Windows | • | • | • |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | • | ||
| Rear Cupholder | • | • | • |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | • | |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button | • | ||
| Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel | • | • | • |
| Rigid Cargo Cover | • | • | • |
| Sliding Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest | • | • | • |
| Smart Device Integration | • | ||
| Trip Computer | • | • | • |
| Urethane Gear Shifter Material | • | ||
| Vinyl Door Trim Insert | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Amp Alternator | • | ||
| 13.2 Gal. Fuel Tank | • | • | • |
| 3.06 Axle Ratio | • | • | |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control | • | • | • |
| 4.47 Axle Ratio | • | ||
| 56-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | • | ||
| 68-Amp/Hr 600CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | • | • | |
| 90 Amp Alternator | • | • | |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | • | • | |
| Electric Power-Assist Steering | • | ||
| Engine: 1.6L I4 DOHC D-CVVT T-GDI | • | ||
| Engine: 2.0L I4 DOHC D-CVVT GDI | • | • | |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | • | • | • |
| Front-Wheel Drive | • | • | • |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | • | • | • |
| Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | • | ||
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | • | • | |
| Sport Tuned Suspension | • | ||
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • |
| Torsion Beam Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | • | • | • |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Sportmatic Sequential Shift Control | • | • | |
| Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic | • | ||
| Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic -inc: active eco system and sportmatic | • | • | |
| Transmission: 6-Speed Manual | • |
SAFETY Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| ABS And Driveline Traction Control | • | • | • |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor | • | • | • |
| Back-Up Camera | • | • | • |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | • | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | • | • | • |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | • | • | • |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | • | • | • |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | • | • | • |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | • | • | • |
| Rear Child Safety Locks | • | • | • |
| Side Impact Beams | • | • | • |
ENTERTAINMENT Features
| LX | EX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 LCD Monitor In The Front | • | • | • |
| Integrated Roof Antenna | • | • | • |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control | • | • | |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Voice Activation and Internal Memory | • | ||
| Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System -inc: SIRIUS satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, 6 speakers, Bluetooth wireless technology, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | • | ||
| Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: SIRIUS satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, 6 speakers w/tweeter speakers, Bluetooth wireless technology, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | • | • |
2016 Kia Forte 5-Door Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| EX PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: puddle lamp (under outside mirrors) and door handle pocket light (on front doors), Navigation w/HD Radio Technology, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" TFT color LCD, Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, center console rear vents, Push-Button Start w/Smart Key, LED Taillights, Power Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror w/HomeLink, Heated Front Seats, Immobilizer, Heated Rear Seats Bottom, Ventilated Driver's Seat, 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 2 memory presets and 2 way power lumbar | • | ||
| LX POPULAR PLUS PACKAGE -inc: Auto-On/Off Headlights, Wheels: 16" Alloy, Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3, 4.3" rear camera display audio unit, SIRIUSXM satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, 4 speakers, tweeter speakers and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | • | ||
| RADIO: AM/FM/CD/MP3 -inc: 4.3" rear camera display audio unit, SIRIUSXM satellite radio, USB/auxiliary input jacks, 4 speakers, tweeter speakers and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering-wheel-mounted audio controls | • | ||
| SX PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: puddle lamp (under outside mirrors) and door handle pocket light (on front doors), Navigation w/HD Radio Technology, Supervision Meter Cluster, 4.2" TFT color LCD, Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control, center console rear vents, Push-Button Start w/Smart Key, Power Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror w/HomeLink, UVO eServices Telematics, Heated Front Seats, Immobilizer, Heated Rear Seats Bottom, Ventilated Driver's Seat, 10-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 2 memory presets and 2 way power lumbar | • | ||
| WHEELS: 16" ALLOY | • |
PAINT SCHEME Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR -inc: compass and HomeLink (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARGO MAT (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARGO NET (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARGO TRAY (PIO) | • | • | • |
| CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| MUDGUARDS (PIO) | • | • | • |
| PROTECTION PACKAGE (PIO) | • | • | • |
| REAR BUMPER APPLIQUE (PIO) | • | • | • |
| REMOTE START (KEY START) (PIO) | • | • | |
| REMOTE START (PUSH-BUTTON START) (PIO) | • | • | • |
| WHEEL LOCKS (PIO) | • | • | • |
PRIMARY PAINT Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| AURORA BLACK PEARL | • | • | • |
| GRAPHITE STEEL METALLIC | • | • | • |
| SILKY SILVER | • | • | • |
| SNOW WHITE PEARL | • | • | • |
| STEEL BLUE METALLIC | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| BLACK, KNIT & WOVEN CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | • | • |
| BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | • |
2016 Kia Forte 5-Door Technical Specifications
Brakes
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| 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 | 11 | 11.8 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
Engine
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Displacement | 2.0 L/122 | 2.0 L/122 | 1.6 L/97 |
| Engine Type | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 173 @ 6500 | 173 @ 6500 | 201 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 154 @ 4700 | 154 @ 4700 | 195 @ 1750 |
Exterior Dimensions
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 57.1 | 57.1 | 57.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 171.3 | 171.3 | 171.3 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.1 | 70.1 | 70.1 |
Fuel Tank
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Steering
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Suspension
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Front Tire Size | P205/55HR16 | P215/45HR17 | P225/40HR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/55HR16 | P215/45HR17 | P225/40HR18 |
Transmission
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Vehicle
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 | 39.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.2 | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 56.1 | 56.1 | 56.1 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 98.2 | 96.8 | 96.8 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.7 | 38.7 | 38.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.9 | 35.9 | 35.9 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.9 | 54.9 | 54.9 |
Weight Information
| LX | EX | SX | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2871 | 2871 | 2925 |
2016 Kia Forte 5-Door Safety Features
Safety Features
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Back-Up Camera |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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