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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: $27,390 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $8,680 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,699 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $7,796 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $29,940 | $36,040 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $27,865 | $33,435 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Premium Technology Package | 4,800 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 291 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Premium Technology Package | 4,380 | ||
| Options (change) | 4,895 | 5,280 | 480 |
| Options (change) | 4,394 | 4,780 | 400 |
| Destination | 895 | 850 | 850 |
| Total Price | $27,390 | $36,070 | $37,370 |
| Total Invoice | $25,699 | $33,495 | $34,685 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,505 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,848 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 25/30 MPG | 22/32 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 630, 10 | 630, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $27,390 | $36,070 | $37,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,175 | -3,475 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,390 | $32,895 | $33,895 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Total Invoice | $25,699 | $33,495 | $34,685 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,948 | -3,225 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,699 | $30,547 | $31,460 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $913 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Optima | Optima |
| Trim | EX | SX | SX Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,475 | $6,650 | $6,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,175 | $3,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,948 | -3,225 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Kia Optima
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forte | Optima |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.4 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,011 lb. | 3,494 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 58.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 45.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 56.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Rear reading lights | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 3600 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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