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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: $18,240

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $9,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,797

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $8,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $16,700
Base Invoice $25,040 $16,367
Universal garage door opener   350
Rear spoiler   295
Universal garage door opener   291
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 0 645
Options (change) 0 535
Destination 800 895
Total Price $27,600 $18,240
Total Invoice $25,840 $17,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,661
Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$27,600$18,240
Adjustments for Features-4,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,920$18,240
Total Invoice$25,840$17,797
Adjustments for Features-4,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,458$17,797

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3820

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in179.5 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.2,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

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

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