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Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,625 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $6,575 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250 Kia Forte SX | |||
| Difference: $5,840 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | SX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,300 | $25,100 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $18,380 | $23,455 | $24,760 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | 1,400 | |
| Leather Package | 870 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | 1,250 | |
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 4,350 | 4,350 |
| Options (change) | 3,095 | 3,885 | 3,885 |
| Destination | 775 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $23,625 | $30,200 | $31,600 |
| Total Invoice | $22,250 | $28,090 | $29,395 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,500 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,910 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | SX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $23,625 | $30,200 | $31,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,075 | -2,700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,625 | $28,125 | $28,900 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $775 |
| Total Invoice | $22,250 | $28,090 | $29,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,930 | -2,512 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,250 | $26,160 | $26,883 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $723 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | SX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,350 | $5,425 | $6,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,075 | $2,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,930 | -2,512 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,730 lb. | 3,207 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 2655 | 86% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 2555 | 85% |
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