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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: $23,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,882

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForteOptima
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,895 $30,500
Base Invoice $18,000 $28,380
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 75 80
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Cargo net 32 42
Cargo tray 60 67
Options (change) 3,665 130
Options (change) 3,187 109
Destination 695 895
Total Price $23,255 $31,525
Total Invoice $21,882 $29,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,573
Model Year20112018
ModelForteOptima
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$23,255$31,525
Adjustments for Features0-4,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$27,310
Total Invoice$21,882$29,384
Adjustments for Features0-3,929
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,882$25,455

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelForteOptima
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,325$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,929

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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 Weight2,870 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested65047%
Total Not Requested72553%

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