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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $20,690
Base Invoice $20,410 $19,255
Universal garage door opener 350  
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Navigation system   1,200
Universal garage door opener 291  
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 4,375 4,475
Options (change) 3,963 3,940
Destination 895 675
Total Price $26,870 $25,840
Total Invoice $25,268 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year20182009
ModelForteOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,870$25,840
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,720$25,840
Total Invoice$25,268$23,870
Adjustments for Features-2,9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,306$23,870

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,150$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
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 Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, 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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested200045%
Total Not Requested247555%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
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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