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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: $26,625 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $4,975 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $4,356 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,390 | $26,500 |
| Base Invoice | $18,432 | $24,760 |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,950 |
| UVO Package | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | |
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,635 |
| UVO Package | 837 | |
| Technology Package | 2,167 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | |
| Options (change) | 6,410 | 4,350 |
| Options (change) | 5,782 | 3,885 |
| Destination | 825 | 750 |
| Total Price | $26,625 | $31,600 |
| Total Invoice | $25,039 | $29,395 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,400 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,821 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 22/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 550, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $26,625 | $31,600 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -575 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,625 | $31,025 |
| Total Invoice | $25,039 | $29,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -535 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,039 | $28,860 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,400 | $3,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $575 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -535 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,036 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 28% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 67% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 2080 | 69% |
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