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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: $19,040

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $17,395
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,570
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Premium Package   950
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Premium Package   830
Options (change) 2,180 950
Options (change) 1,795 830
Destination 590 695
Total Price $21,870 $19,040
Total Invoice $19,990 $18,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,441
Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
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$21,870$19,040
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,870$18,465
Total Invoice$19,990$18,095
Adjustments for Features0-546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,990$17,549

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062011
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.2,769 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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