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Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,265 Kia Forte LX | |||
| Difference: $7,185 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $17,803 Kia Forte LX | |||
| Difference: $6,027 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $16,600 | $24,700 | $26,200 |
| Base Invoice | $16,271 | $23,080 | $24,480 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Options (change) | 770 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 637 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 750 | 750 |
| Total Price | $18,265 | $25,450 | $26,950 |
| Total Invoice | $17,803 | $23,830 | $25,230 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,183 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 147hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/29 MPG | 22/34 MPG | 22/34 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/65-15 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $18,265 | $25,450 | $26,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,105 | -4,980 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,265 | $21,345 | $21,970 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $625 |
| Total Invoice | $17,803 | $23,830 | $25,230 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,844 | -4,662 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $17,803 | $19,986 | $20,568 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $582 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | LX | EX Turbo | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $445 | $4,550 | $5,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,105 | $4,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,844 | -4,662 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2017 | 2011 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.0 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,956 lb. | 3,385 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 34.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
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