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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: $21,255

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,077

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $17,495
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $16,660
Universal garage door opener 350 350 70
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Sunroof     700
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291 55
Cargo net 42 42 32
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Sunroof     610
Leather seating surfaces     870
5-speed shiftable automatic     950
Options (change) 480 480 3,065
Options (change) 400 400 2,722
Destination 850 850 695
Total Price $31,270 $37,370 $21,255
Total Invoice $29,115 $34,685 $20,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,714
Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,270$37,370$21,255
Adjustments for Features-3,570-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$28,850$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,115$34,685$20,077
Adjustments for Features-3,324-7,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,791$26,777$20,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$986$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162010
ModelOptimaOptimaForte
TrimSXSX LimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,565$11,515$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$8,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,324-7,9080

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162010
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,868 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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