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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,410 $17,605
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125 85
Rear spoiler 295 220
Leather Package   1,000
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102 65
Rear spoiler 244 169
Leather Package   890
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 770 2,100
Options (change) 637 1,834
Destination 895 590
Total Price $23,265 $21,790
Total Invoice $21,942 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74
Model Year20182006
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-15
Total Price$23,265$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$21,790
Total Invoice$21,942$20,029
Adjustments for Features-1,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,103$20,029

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
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$4,800$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelForteOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in185.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height56.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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