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At Eastside Kia, we're delighted to sell the 2019 Kia Forte in Calgary. We think it's the finest compact car in Canada, and the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada agrees. They awarded it the "Best Small Car in Canada for 2019." A 2019 Kia Forte comparison with any competitor will reveal its strengths. For instance, contrasting the Forte with one of its closest competitors, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra, will reveal the features that make the Forte such an outstanding value.
All new for 2019, the Kia Forte has been redesigned with a bold and premium look. Kia calls it a smart sized revolution, combining compact size and efficiency with advanced technology and a first-class driving experience. All of this belies the Forte's compact dimensions and its $16,495 starting price. With outstanding fuel economy and 147 horsepower, the Forte is proof that a compact car can do big things. With advanced safety features like optional Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, it's easy to see why the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Forte a 2019 Top Safety Pick Plus.
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra competes with the Forte in the compact sedan segment. Both cars are very similar in size, with an exterior length of 4,640 mm for the Kia Forte and 4,620 mm for the Elantra. Passenger volume is very similar too, although Kia's offering has a slight edge at 2,718 litres versus 2,713 for the Elantra. So, if you're shopping for a small sedan, you might very well test-drive our Forte against the Elantra.
Pricing is similar too. For purposes of this comparison, we'll compare the 2019 Kia Forte LX trim level, which comes with Kia's Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT), against the Hyundai Elantra Essential equipped with an automatic transmission. Both vehicles are well-appointed at these trim levels, yet still priced to satisfy a value-focused car shopper. First, let's take a look at how the two cars are similar:
As you can see, the two models are strikingly similar in price, size, and horsepower. But a detailed comparison of features reveals that the Kia Forte delivers more premium features and extra value at the same approximate price point:
Finally, compact sedan shoppers value fuel efficiency. Here, the Kia Forte holds a distinct advantage over its rival from Hyundai, proving that premium features and performance can coexist with value and Eco-friendliness: