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Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte 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 Optima vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,340 Kia Optima EX | ||
| Difference: $885 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565 Kia Optima EX | ||
| Difference: $1,307 | ||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | EX | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,395 | $19,390 |
| Base Invoice | $18,045 | $18,432 |
| 2.7L V6 | 1,005 | |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | 295 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 600 | |
| Convenience Package | 700 | |
| Sunroof | 800 | |
| Premium Package | 2,700 | |
| UVO Package | 900 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| 2.7L V6 | 845 | |
| Rear spoiler | 160 | 244 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 535 | |
| Convenience Package | 625 | |
| Sunroof | 715 | |
| Premium Package | 2,441 | |
| UVO Package | 837 | |
| Floor mats | 93 | |
| Options (change) | 3,305 | 4,010 |
| Options (change) | 2,880 | 3,615 |
| Destination | 640 | 825 |
| Total Price | $23,340 | $24,225 |
| Total Invoice | $21,565 | $22,872 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $558 | ||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | EX | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 185hp V6 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/30 MPG | 25/36 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 360, 7 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-16 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $23,340 | $24,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,340 | $22,250 |
| Total Invoice | $21,565 | $22,872 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,865 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,565 | $21,007 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | EX | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Stability control | $400 | |
| Traction control | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| 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 | $2,150 | $4,125 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,865 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 186.4 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,287 lb. | 2,959 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.0 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.8 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 69% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2600 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 1025 | 28% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 100% |
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