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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $16,660 $25,023 $33,481
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Sunroof 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener 70 350 350
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 870    
Sunroof 610    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Universal garage door opener 55 291 291
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Options (change) 2,990 400 400
Options (change) 2,662 333 333
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $21,180 $28,150 $37,385
Total Invoice $20,017 $26,251 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,653
Model Year201020172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,180$28,150$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-9,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$26,455$27,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135
Total Invoice$20,017$26,251$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,581-9,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$24,670$25,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$945

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,045$4,740$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,581-9,094

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102017
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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