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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: $23,740 Kia Forte SX | ||||||
| Difference: $7,105 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342 Kia Forte SX | ||||||
| Difference: $6,683 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | SX | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,300 | $24,190 | $32,150 | $25,790 | $27,700 | $35,500 |
| Base Invoice | $18,380 | $22,801 | $29,815 | $24,133 | $25,920 | $33,140 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | 2,400 | 2,350 | 2,400 | ||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||||
| Cargo net | 40 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cargo tray | 75 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 3,300 | ||||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,600 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | 2,230 | 2,185 | 2,230 | ||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||||
| Cargo net | 32 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cargo tray | 60 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Premium Package | 3,060 | 3,060 | ||||
| Premium Tech Package | 4,270 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,665 | 5,830 | 2,480 | 4,730 | 5,830 | 130 |
| Options (change) | 3,187 | 5,399 | 2,294 | 4,379 | 5,399 | 109 |
| Destination | 775 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $23,740 | $30,845 | $35,455 | $31,345 | $34,355 | $36,455 |
| Total Invoice | $22,342 | $29,025 | $32,934 | $29,337 | $32,144 | $34,074 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,766 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | SX | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 192hp I4 | 159hp I4 H | 192hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 8 | 550, 12 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $23,740 | $30,845 | $35,455 | $31,345 | $34,355 | $36,455 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,100 | -4,050 | -3,375 | -4,075 | -5,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,740 | $27,745 | $31,405 | $27,970 | $30,280 | $31,030 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,660 | $225 | $2,535 | $3,285 |
| Total Invoice | $22,342 | $29,025 | $32,934 | $29,337 | $32,144 | $34,074 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,917 | -3,762 | -3,159 | -3,813 | -5,071 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,342 | $26,108 | $29,172 | $26,178 | $28,331 | $29,003 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,064 | $70 | $2,223 | $2,895 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | SX | EX | Hybrid EX | SX | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | |||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,300 | $6,400 | $7,350 | $6,675 | $7,375 | $8,725 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,100 | $4,050 | $3,375 | $4,075 | $5,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,917 | -3,762 | -3,159 | -3,813 | -5,071 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| 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 | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,730 lb. | 3,238 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 | 57.3 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
| 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 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | 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 |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 2925 | 87% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | 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 |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 3375 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | 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 |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 2825 | 86% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 43% |
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