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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,600
Base Invoice $19,255 $20,410
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 4,475 4,375
Options (change) 3,940 3,963
Destination 675 895
Total Price $25,840 $26,870
Total Invoice $23,870 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,840$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$23,720
Total Invoice$23,870$25,268
Adjustments for Features0-2,962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$22,306

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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 
Approach detection $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$2,000$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,962

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,011 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 in53.8 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested200045%
Total Not Requested247555%

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