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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: $27,345 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $4,955 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,636 Kia Forte EX | ||
| Difference: $4,392 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,390 | $30,500 |
| Base Invoice | $18,432 | $28,380 |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |
| UVO Package | 900 | |
| Technology Package | 2,400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 |
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 |
| Remote start | 495 | 425 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |
| Premium Package | 2,441 | |
| UVO Package | 837 | |
| Technology Package | 2,167 | |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |
| Cargo mat | 78 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 |
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 |
| Remote start | 410 | 353 |
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |
| Options (change) | 7,130 | 905 |
| Options (change) | 6,379 | 753 |
| Destination | 825 | 895 |
| Total Price | $27,345 | $32,300 |
| Total Invoice | $25,636 | $30,028 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,486 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 22/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $27,345 | $32,300 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,345 | $30,250 |
| Total Invoice | $25,636 | $30,028 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,906 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,636 | $28,122 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| 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 | |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Approach detection | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,400 | $6,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,906 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,036 lb. | 3,494 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 9% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 59% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| 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 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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