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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: $25,615

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $19,500
Base Invoice $19,255 $18,528
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300 2,600
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Technology Package   2,300
215/45HR17   300
Floor mats   115
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160 2,348
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Technology Package   2,074
215/45HR17   269
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 4,475 5,315
Options (change) 3,940 4,784
Destination 675 800
Total Price $25,840 $25,615
Total Invoice $23,870 $24,112

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,499
Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp 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)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,840$25,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$23,765
Total Invoice$23,870$24,112
Adjustments for Features0-1,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$22,371

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
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
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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$1,825$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,741

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.2,959 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested260072%
Total Not Requested102528%

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