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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: $23,625 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $4,075 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,250 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $3,505 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | Hybrid | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,700 | $24,700 | $26,500 | $19,300 |
| Base Invoice | $21,210 | $23,080 | $24,760 | $18,380 |
| Technology Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,800 | |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 2,150 | ||
| Premium Technology Package | 5,000 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,785 | 1,785 | 1,570 | |
| Premium Package | 2,010 | 1,920 | ||
| Premium Technology Package | 4,465 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,250 | 4,150 | 5,000 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 3,795 | 3,705 | 4,465 | 3,095 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 750 | 775 |
| Total Price | $27,700 | $29,600 | $32,250 | $23,625 |
| Total Invoice | $25,755 | $27,535 | $29,975 | $22,250 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,529 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | Hybrid | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $27,700 | $29,600 | $32,250 | $23,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,125 | -1,975 | -2,750 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,575 | $27,625 | $29,500 | $23,625 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,050 | $3,925 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $25,755 | $27,535 | $29,975 | $22,250 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,976 | -1,837 | -2,556 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,779 | $25,698 | $27,419 | $22,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,919 | $3,640 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | Hybrid | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,975 | $4,825 | $5,600 | $2,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,125 | $1,975 | $2,750 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,976 | -1,837 | -2,556 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 |
| Model | Optima | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,207 lb. | 2,730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2200 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 375 | 29% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2200 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid
| Premium Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| 215/55HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 200 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 3900 | 67% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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