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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: $22,540

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,850

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $812

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $19,395
Base Invoice $20,130 $18,045
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Rear spoiler 295 200
2.7L V6   1,005
Leather seating surfaces   600
Convenience Package   700
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Rear spoiler 244 160
2.7L V6   845
Leather seating surfaces   535
Convenience Package   625
Options (change) 770 2,505
Options (change) 637 2,165
Destination 895 640
Total Price $22,965 $22,540
Total Invoice $21,662 $20,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $414
Model Year20172007
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,965$22,540
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,665$22,540
Total Invoice$21,662$20,850
Adjustments for Features-1,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,436$20,850

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172007
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 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,700$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2260

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172007
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,908 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 Room53.8 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 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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