Kia Motors honored as “Best Total Cost of Ownership Brand”

Bale Kia, the leading Kia dealership in Little Rock, AR, is pleased to announce that Kia Motors has been named as the “Best Total Cost of Ownership Brand” by the famous online locomotive resource, Kelly Blue Book’s kbb.com. In the survey, several features were calculated including depreciation, expected fuel costs, insurance, maintenance and repair costs, state fees and more and Kia's average Total Cost of Ownership came in below $40,000 over a five-year ownership period, besting all other non-luxury brands with a full-model lineup.  

For car buyers it is often difficult to estimate the total cost of ownership while purchasing their favorite car. This detailed survey by Kelly Blue Book offers in-depth reports, charts, and diagrams that are easy to comprehend for any first time car buyers. Thus this report will definitely help car buyers to make an informed decision before going for any deal.

Over the years, Kia has undergone a vast design led transformation and has improved on its quality, value, and safety features that have overall added value to the Kia brand. Today, Kia’s high quality cars and CUVs are perfect example of a combination of styling, cutting edge technology, and safety features. The low base price, excellent fuel economy, and now this title of “Best Total Cost of Ownership Brand” will definitely help customers to make a smart purchase.

Visit Bale Kia, the trusted Kia dealership in Little Rock, AR, and explore our vast inventory of new cars and used cars. As a dealer of Kia Motors, we also take order for original Kia motor parts. Check our online specials as well to grab some attractive offers.

Kia Forte SX takes on Competitors

Kia has been producing stylish cars and is defying the myth that Korean cars are bargain cars. Kia is taking on Japanese brands like Toyota, Honda and Mazda in a big way. Bale Kia, your nearest Arkansas Kia car dealer in Little Rock, feels the edgy Soul, fantastic Forte and the stylish Optima have posed challenges to competing brands. The five-door Forte SX is one of the most handsome cars; it looks like a mini-SUV.

The 2011 Kia Forte SX is no ordinary grocery getter. A pleasantly cohesive vehicle, the Forte SX has an intriguing interior with sporty accented touches, tastefully done speedometer trim and beautifully done seats that ensure sufficient lateral support. It provides a utilitarian ride thanks to its trunk capacity. The car handles the road well with a responsiveness which is actually a nice surprise. The power of 173 horses is enough to take you to a new level of exhilaration while the six-speed automatic transmission does a good job. The Forte SX delivers an impressive 25.5 mpg on a combined journey.

For budget conscious buyers, the six-speed manual transmission model of the Forte SX is a better choice as it is priced less than its competitor Mazda3 and comes with an impressive list of safety features. Like other Kia models, the Kia Forte SX comes with an industry-leading warranty of a comprehensive warranty program, which offers consumer protection at an exceptional value. To know more about this scintillating Kia car, please drop into Bale Kia showroom anytime and explore what makes the Kia Forte SX special. We would provide you all details you need and you can check out our Kia car specials and Little Rock used cars sale.