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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: $27,170

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,519

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $20,410
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 80
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Rear spoiler     295
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 67
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 5,730 130 4,675
Options (change) 5,297 109 4,214
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $34,030 $36,230 $27,170
Total Invoice $31,860 $33,872 $25,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,662
Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,030$36,230$27,170
Adjustments for Features-725-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,305$34,155$27,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,860$33,872$25,519
Adjustments for Features-679-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,181$31,932$25,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$751$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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$4,850$6,200$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-679-1,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142018
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in179.5 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested102531%
Total Not Requested225069%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested327573%
Total Not Requested120027%

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