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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $500

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $947

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,432 $18,510
Premium Package 2,700 1,300
UVO Package 900  
Floor mats 115  
Rear spoiler 295 200
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package 2,441 1,160
UVO Package 837  
Floor mats 93  
Rear spoiler 244 160
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 4,010 3,155
Options (change) 3,615 2,740
Destination 825 675
Total Price $24,225 $23,725
Total Invoice $22,872 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $398
Model Year20152008
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$24,225$23,725
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,800$23,725
Total Invoice$22,872$21,925
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,527$21,925

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,325$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3450

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,959 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.8 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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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