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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: $19,525

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,555

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,800 $19,395
Base Invoice $16,950 $18,045
Premium Package 950  
Sunroof   800
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package 830  
Sunroof   715
2.7L V6   845
Options (change) 950 1,805
Options (change) 830 1,560
Destination 775 640
Total Price $19,525 $21,840
Total Invoice $18,555 $20,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year20132007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$19,525$21,840
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,525$21,715
Total Invoice$18,555$20,245
Adjustments for Features0-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,555$20,129

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$2,675$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132007
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,791 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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