Looking for a new car? Searching for the perfect option for your new driver? We recommend the new Kia Forte at Healey Kia! Of course, it's one thing to talk about what an excellent car this is, and it's another thing entirely to compare it to a respected option like the Toyota Corolla. Let's do just that and see how the new Kia Forte stands out as a competitively priced car for everyone in Newburgh, NY to enjoy!
Feature Sets
Both the Kia Forte and the Toyota Corolla come with similar feature sets, making the decision all the harder. Both are driven by a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that drives about 34 mpg combined, and you'll be able to take advantage of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ regardless of the model you choose.
For Middletown drivers who like the control that a manual transmission gives them, though, the Corolla doesn't offer this option, while the Forte offers a six-speed manual.
A Spacious Car
Despite having almost the exact same exterior dimensions, the Forte does have a decent amount of extra space over the Corolla. While only the second-row shoulder room differs by more than an inch, all those little additions add up to give you up to 96 cubic feet of passenger volume in the Kia Forte compared to the 88.6 cubic feet in the Corolla. West Nyack drivers will also have more space in the trunk, with the Forte offering 15.3 cubic feet versus the Toyota Corolla's 13.1 cubic feet.
The Warranties
It's hard to beat the warranties you get with a new Kia Forte. The limited basic warranty lasts for five years or 60,000 miles, and you'll also have access to roadside assistance for that duration. Additionally, Kia provides an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-miles limited powertrain warranty to ensure you'll enjoy your new Forte hassle-free for as long as possible.
With the Corolla, Toyota only provides Poughkeepsie shoppers with a three-year/36,000-mile limited basic warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. Plus, while the Corolla does come with roadside assistance, you'll only have access to this for two years.
A Fantastic Value
The most important factor that differentiates these two models is simply: How much value can you expect to get out of the Kia Forte compared to the Toyota Corolla? The Forte has a starting MSRP of only $19,690, while the Corolla starts at $21,550. This makes both the Forte LX and the Forte LXS more affordable, and, as we pointed out earlier, you're not really getting anything new for the extra cost.
Both cars come with an 8-inch touchscreen display standard for their infotainment system, but what about upgrades? If we compare the Forte GT-Line to the base Corolla model, where the starting MSRPs only differ by $440, you'll see that the Forte GT-Line comes with an upgraded 10.25-inch touchscreen display. In fact, the Corolla continues to use the same 8-inch display across its lineup.
Continuing the comparison, the GT-Line comes with dual-zone automatic climate control, while the Corolla uses a single-zone automatic climate control across every trim level. The standard upholstery in the Corolla is a simple fabric. While the Forte also uses a durable fabric upholstery on its base trim, Kia equips the GT-Line trim with a combined SynTex/cloth upholstery.
The list goes on like this, making it clear that, while the Corolla may be a good, even great, car for the Kingston, NY area, the Kia Forte provides all that for less. Even the top Corolla trim level can't outdo the Forte, as it doesn't provide ventilated front seats, but you'll find that on the Forte for over $2,000 less!
When you're looking for an amazing commuter car or first vehicle, the Forte is the way to go. Not only will you enjoy more and better features at a highly competitive price, but you'll have Kia's incredible warranties backing you up and keeping you going for many years to come. Don't hesitate to give us a call at Healey Kia if you have any questions about the new Kia Forte, and stop by any time to explore our new Kia inventory in person or to take a test drive here in Newburgh, NY!