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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: $26,640

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,055

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $18,432 $25,920 $33,140
Technology Package 2,400 2,400  
Premium Package 2,700 3,300  
UVO Package 900    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 295    
Technology Package 2,167 2,230  
Premium Package 2,441 3,060  
UVO Package 837    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Rear spoiler 244    
Options (change) 6,425 5,830 130
Options (change) 5,798 5,399 109
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $26,640 $34,355 $36,455
Total Invoice $25,055 $32,144 $34,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,194
Model Year201520152015
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,640$34,355$36,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$32,330$33,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$25,055$32,144$34,074
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,055$30,249$30,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152015
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,975$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,895-3,155

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152015
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested27541%
Total Not Requested40059%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Total Requested97530%
Total Not Requested230070%

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