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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: $26,640 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $7,390 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,055 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $6,805 | |||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,500 | $35,300 | $19,390 |
| Base Invoice | $25,763 | $32,963 | $18,432 |
| Premium Package | 3,300 | 2,700 | |
| Technology Package | 2,300 | 2,400 | |
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Cargo tray | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| UVO Package | 900 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,059 | 2,441 | |
| Technology Package | 2,129 | 2,167 | |
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Cargo tray | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| UVO Package | 837 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,730 | 130 | 6,425 |
| Options (change) | 5,297 | 109 | 5,798 |
| Destination | 800 | 800 | 825 |
| Total Price | $34,030 | $36,230 | $26,640 |
| Total Invoice | $31,860 | $33,872 | $25,055 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,909 | |||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/31 MPG | 20/31 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $34,030 | $36,230 | $26,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,025 | -3,375 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,005 | $32,855 | $26,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $850 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,860 | $33,872 | $25,055 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,896 | -3,155 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,964 | $30,717 | $25,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $753 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | SX Turbo | SX Limited Turbo | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,975 | $6,325 | $2,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,025 | $3,375 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,896 | -3,155 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,468 lb. | 3,036 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 975 | 30% |
| Total Not Requested | 2300 | 70% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| UVO Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 215/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 59% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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