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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $19,395
Base Invoice $18,993 $18,045
Premium Package 3,000  
Rear spoiler 295 200
Floor mats 115  
2.7L V6   1,005
Leather seating surfaces   600
Convenience Package   700
Sunroof   800
Premium Package 2,717  
Rear spoiler 244 160
Floor mats 93  
2.7L V6   845
Leather seating surfaces   535
Convenience Package   625
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 3,410 3,305
Options (change) 3,054 2,880
Destination 850 640
Total Price $24,250 $23,340
Total Invoice $22,897 $21,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $226
Model Year20162007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$24,250$23,340
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,600$23,340
Total Invoice$22,897$21,565
Adjustments for Features-1,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,339$21,565

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,200$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5580

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162007
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?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested112533%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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