The Kia Forte Is Safe, Affordable, and Fuel-Efficient

Looking for a compact car that's safe, affordable, and delivers great fuel economy? The 2018 Kia Forte checks all those boxes and comes with one of the best warranties in its class, to boot. There are a lot of other similar compact cars out there, including the Honda Civic. While the Civic has many admirable qualities, here at Lithia Kia of Anchorage, we think the Forte is the better overall car. We also believe that after taking a closer look at the two, people in the Anchorage and Eagle River, AK areas will agree that the Kia Forte edges out the Honda Civic in terms of safety, affordability, and fuel range.

Compare the Kia Forte with the Honda Civic

• The Kia Forte Is More Affordable: The 2018 Kia Forte sedan has a starting price of just under $17,000, making it one of the least expensive compact cars on the market. The Forte5 hatchback also has a below-average starting price - just over $18,000. The 2018 Honda Civic sedan starts at $18,940. Civic hatchback and coupe models are priced slightly higher, at $20,150 and $19,350, respectively. You can get more car for less with the Kia Forte.
• The Kia Forte Has a Better Safety Rating: The Kia Forte received the highest possible distinction from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which awarded it a Top Safety Pick +. The Honda Civic didn't even make the list of Top Safety Pick winners, much less Top Safety Pick +. Safety-conscious drivers in the Palmer and Wasilla, AK areas will probably prefer the Kia Forte.
• The Kia Forte Can Go Further Between Fill-Ups: Both the Kia Forte and the Honda Civic get great gas mileage, as you would expect from similarly-sized from compact cars. However, the Forte's gas tank holds 13.2 gallons of gas, almost a full gallon more than the Honda Civic at 12.4 gallons. Therefore, you can go further on a single tank of gas in the Forte than you can in the Civic.
• The Kia Forte Has a Better Warranty: The Kia Forte comes with a 5-year/60,000 mile limited bumper-to-bumper warranty, while the Honda Civic has a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty. You get 2 years and 24,000 miles more warranty coverage with the Forte than you do with the Civic.

Lithia Kia of Anchorage Has a Full Line of Kia Fortes in Stock

The Kia Forte has slightly more rear seat headroom than the Honda Civic. Yet, it's also almost three inches shorter in length, making it easier to parallel park. The new Kia Forte has one of the nicest interiors in its class, with more soft-touch materials than nearly every competitor. It also has one of the most user-friendly infotainment systems on the market. If you value interior comfort, great predicted reliability, and a lengthy warranty, you'll love the Kia Forte. People in the Anchorage and Chugiak, AK areas can find a full line of Kia Fortes available in the vast new-car inventory at Lithia Kia of Anchorage. Visit us and test drive one today.