The 2013 Kia Forte Koup SX vs. the 2013 Ford Focus S

 If you've been waiting on pins and needles for the 2013 Kia Forte Koup to come to Shellsburg, then you certainly aren't alone. Thankfully, it's finally here, and you can take it out for a spin when you come to McGrath Kia in Hiawatha. For the uninitiated, the Koup is a sportier take on Kia's popular compact car, and it offers agile handling, a low price, and many of the same excellent qualities of the standard Forte. That said, it's not the only compact car on the block, and the 2013 Ford Focus has received a lot of attention. Let's compare them, shall we?


The 2013 Forte Koup Beats the Competition

We understand that the 2013 Focus has its share of fans - it's a good car, and we'll admit that. That said, Kia's compact car takes on all comers with ease. It's with that in mind that we think it's instructive to compare the finer points of the 2013 Kia Forte Koup SX with those of the 2013 Ford Focus S. Here are few areas in which Kia's car excels:

 

       
  • If you want power from your compact car, you'll want a Forte Koup: its 2.4L four-cylinder engine delivers 173 hp and and 168 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.0L four-cylinder in the Focus will only get you 160 hp and 146 lb-ft of torque.
    •    
  • Features that are standard in the 2012 Forte Koup that are unavailable or optional in the 2013 Focus SE include fog lamps, power heated exterior mirrors, and satellite radio.
    •    
  • Smart buyers will hold up a warranty as a make-or-break part of their decision-making process, and Kia's is superior, offering 60-month/60,000-mile basic coverage and 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain coverage. Ford's offering is inferior: a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

 

Choose McGrath Kia as Your Dealership

We've got the 2013 Kia Forte Koup for Shellsburg drivers, of course, but we've also got the rest of Kia's lineup of vehicles, along with an impressive inventory of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs. Visit us on Facebook to learn more about our dealership, or come see us to take a test drive today! We look forward to helping you get behind the wheel of a vehicle that you'll love.