If you're checking out compact sedans in the Chicago area, start with the Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Forte. Known for its reliability and retained value, the Corolla has been winning over Cicero and Oak Park drivers for years. 
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Toyota Corolla Specs
Compare some key specs, and you'll see a major contrast:- Safety. The Toyota Corolla offers some big advantages over the Kia Forte, like standard Whiplash Injury Lessening seats, daytime running lights, and driver alert monitoring system. The Forte doesn't offer any of those capabilities.
- Passenger Space. Enjoy a more spacious ride in the Corolla, which provides a whopping 5.5 more inches of rear legroom than the Forte.
Kia vs. Toyota
Toyota shines when it comes to scheduled maintenance. The Corolla is covered for two years and 25,000 miles of regularly scheduled maintenance. Kia doesn't pay for the Forte's scheduled maintenance.See How the Corolla Stacks Up at Chicago Northside Toyota
Compare the Toyota Corolla to the Nissan Sentra and the Honda Civic.
