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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: $23,665

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,300 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $18,380 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Universal garage door opener   350  
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 42 42
Universal garage door opener   291  
Options (change) 3,590 400 50
Options (change) 3,127 333 42
Destination 775 895 895
Total Price $23,665 $28,150 $37,035
Total Invoice $22,282 $26,251 $34,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,862
Model Year201320172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 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$23,665$28,150$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-115-8,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$28,035$28,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$22,282$26,251$34,418
Adjustments for Features0-107-7,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,282$26,144$26,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$732

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimSXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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
Universal garage door opener $100 
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$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
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 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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
Total Value of Features$4,100$4,215$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$115$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-107-7,542

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
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 Weight2,898 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 Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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