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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: $28,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,311

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $20,130 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Plus Package 4,490    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350
Rear spoiler 295    
Cargo mat 95    
Floor mats 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 495 425 425
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Premium Plus Package 4,119    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291
Rear spoiler 244    
Cargo mat 78    
Floor mats 102    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Remote start 410 353 353
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 5,900 8,710 825
Options (change) 5,286 7,908 686
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $28,095 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $26,311 $33,826 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,966
Model Year201720172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$28,095$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,825-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,095$32,635$33,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$26,311$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-3,549-4,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,311$30,277$30,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$427

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
ModelForteOptimaOptima
TrimEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250$250
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$7,500$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,549-4,358

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested452595%
Total Not Requested2505%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140027%
Total Not Requested375073%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25Yes
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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