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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: $23,610

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $19,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $18,528
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300 2,600
Rear spoiler 200 295
215/45HR17   300
Floor mats   115
2.7L V6 840  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160 2,348
Rear spoiler 160 244
215/45HR17   269
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 3,155 3,310
Options (change) 2,740 2,954
Destination 675 800
Total Price $23,725 $23,610
Total Invoice $21,925 $22,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $988
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,725$23,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$22,185
Total Invoice$21,925$22,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$20,937

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,900$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,345

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.2,959 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%

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