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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,432 $17,605
Premium Package 2,700  
UVO Package 900  
Floor mats 115 85
Rear spoiler 295 220
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Premium Package 2,441  
UVO Package 837  
Floor mats 93 65
Rear spoiler 244 169
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 4,010 2,100
Options (change) 3,615 1,834
Destination 825 590
Total Price $24,225 $21,790
Total Invoice $22,872 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $249
Model Year20152006
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$24,225$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,950$21,790
Total Invoice$22,872$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,780$20,029

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,900$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0920

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in185.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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