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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: $23,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaForte
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $19,300
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $18,380
Premium Package 3,300     3,300    
Technology Package 2,400 2,350   2,400   1,800
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 80 75
Premium Tech Package     4,600      
Sunroof           750
Leather Package           1,000
Premium Package 3,060     3,060    
Technology Package 2,230 2,185   2,230   1,570
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 67 60
Premium Tech Package     4,270      
Sunroof           655
Leather Package           870
Options (change) 5,830 2,480 4,730 5,830 130 3,665
Options (change) 5,399 2,294 4,379 5,399 109 3,187
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 775
Total Price $30,845 $35,455 $31,345 $34,355 $36,455 $23,740
Total Invoice $29,025 $32,934 $29,337 $32,144 $34,074 $22,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,766
Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaForte
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,845$35,455$31,345$34,355$36,455$23,740
Adjustments for Features-3,100-4,050-3,375-4,075-5,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,745$31,405$27,970$30,280$31,030$23,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285$0
Total Invoice$29,025$32,934$29,337$32,144$34,074$22,342
Adjustments for Features-2,917-3,762-3,159-3,813-5,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,108$29,172$26,178$28,331$29,003$22,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,064$70$2,223$2,895$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201520152015201520152013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaForte
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer     $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,400$7,350$6,675$7,375$8,725$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$4,050$3,375$4,075$5,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,917-3,762-3,159-3,813-5,0710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20152013
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.3 in
Length190.7 in178.3 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested45013%
Total Not Requested292587%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested117526%
Total Not Requested337574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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