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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: $19,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,655

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $15,995
Base Invoice $19,620 $15,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Premium Package   800
Universal garage door opener   70
4-speed automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Leather seating surfaces   870
Premium Package   700
Universal garage door opener   55
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 0 3,050
Options (change) 0 2,730
Destination 695 695
Total Price $21,690 $19,740
Total Invoice $20,315 $18,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,140
Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,690$19,740
Adjustments for Features-5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,135$19,740
Total Invoice$20,315$18,655
Adjustments for Features-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,795$18,655

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
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$2,800$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102010
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.3 in
Length189.0 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested130079%

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