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Kia Forte
2012 Kia Forte MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Year | Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 2012 | 2dr Coupe | Koup EX | 17,200 | 16,380 | 750 |
| 2012 | 2dr Coupe | Koup SX | 18,600 | 17,710 | 750 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan | LX | 15,200 | 14,900 | 750 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan | EX | 17,600 | 16,760 | 750 |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan | SX | 19,100 | 18,190 | 750 |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch | EX | 18,100 | 17,240 | 750 |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch | SX | 19,600 | 18,670 | 750 |
2012 Kia Forte Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 | 104.3 | 104.3 |
| Length | 176.4 | 178.3 | 170.9 |
| Width | 69.5 | 69.9 | 69.9 |
| Height | 55.1 | 57.5 | 57.5 |
| Curb Weight | 2716 | 2707 | 2781 |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| R1 Headroom | 38.7 | 40.0 | 40.0 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 | 55.7 | 55.7 |
| R1 Hip Room | 53.3 | 53.0 | 53.0 |
| R1 Legroom | 43.6 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| R2 Headroom | 35.3 | 37.8 | 38.4 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 52.5 | 54.7 | 54.7 |
| R2 Hip Room | 51.6 | 53.3 | 53.3 |
| R2 Legroom | 33.9 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 | 14.7 | 19.4 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 14.7 | 0.0 |
2012 Kia Forte 2-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains, Tires, and Audio Systems
| Trim | Koup EX | Koup SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 156@6200 TQ: 144@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 173@6000 TQ: 168@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
2012 Kia Forte 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains, Tires, and Audio Systems
| Trim | LX | EX | SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 156@6200 TQ: 144@4300 | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 156@6200 TQ: 144@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 173@6000 TQ: 168@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | ||
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
2012 Kia Forte 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains, Tires, and Audio Systems
| Trim | EX | SX |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 156@6200 TQ: 144@4300 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 173@6000 TQ: 168@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45HR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
