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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: $22,370

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,770

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $20,690
Base Invoice $20,130 $19,255
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
2.7L V6   1,005
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 475 1,005
Options (change) 393 840
Destination 895 675
Total Price $22,670 $22,370
Total Invoice $21,418 $20,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37
Model Year20172009
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,670$22,370
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$22,370
Total Invoice$21,418$20,770
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,733$20,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,675$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length179.5 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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