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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: $19,485

Kia Forte FE   
Difference: $5,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112019
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimEX TurboSXFE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $26,200 $17,790
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 0 0 770
Options (change) 0 0 637
Destination 750 750 925
Total Price $25,450 $26,950 $19,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte FE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,565
Model Year201120112019
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimEX TurboSXFE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$25,450$26,950$19,485
Adjustments for Features-3,955-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,495$22,120$19,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112019
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimEX TurboSXFE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,275$445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,703-4,5220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.7 in
Width72.1 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.2,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte FE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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