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Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $15,995
Base Invoice $17,605 $15,230
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Universal garage door opener   70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
4-speed automatic   1,000
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 3,180 3,050
Options (change) 2,685 2,730
Destination 590 695
Total Price $22,870 $19,740
Total Invoice $20,880 $18,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,598
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,870$19,740
Adjustments for Features0-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$19,345
Total Invoice$20,880$18,655
Adjustments for Features0-373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$18,282

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length185.8 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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