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Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,260

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112021
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEX TurboGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $22,790
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 0 475
Options (change) 0 393
Destination 750 995
Total Price $25,450 $24,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,904
Model Year20112021
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEX TurboGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,450$24,260
Adjustments for Features-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,875$24,260

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112021
ModelOptimaForte
TrimEX TurboGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,500$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112021
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.3,012 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 GT

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

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