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Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,995 $20,995
Base Invoice $15,230 $19,620
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Premium Package 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
Universal garage door opener 70  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Premium Package 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
Universal garage door opener 55  
4-speed automatic 960  
Options (change) 3,050 0
Options (change) 2,730 0
Destination 695 695
Total Price $19,740 $21,690
Total Invoice $18,655 $20,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,140
Model Year20102010
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,740$21,690
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,740$21,135
Total Invoice$18,655$20,315
Adjustments for Features0-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,655$19,795

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,245$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-520

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

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