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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: $26,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,984

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,993 $23,455 $24,760
Premium Package 3,000 2,950 2,950
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Navigation system   1,400 1,400
Premium Package 2,717 2,635 2,635
Premium Plus Package 1,796    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Navigation system   1,250 1,250
Options (change) 5,760 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 5,141 3,885 3,885
Destination 850 750 750
Total Price $26,600 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $24,984 $28,090 $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: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,687
Model Year201620122012
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,600$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$29,750$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$24,984$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-419-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,984$27,671$28,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$724

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620122012
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Speaker lights $100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,050$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-1,000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length179.5 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested330098%
Total Not Requested752%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested208067%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested92531%
Total Not Requested208069%

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