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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: $27,240 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $4,420 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,514 Kia Forte EX | |||
| Difference: $3,932 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,855 | $36,090 | $19,990 |
| Base Invoice | $25,023 | $33,481 | $18,993 |
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| SX Base Package | 3,085 | ||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Remote start | 425 | 425 | 495 |
| Premium Package | 3,000 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 291 | 291 |
| SX Base Package | 2,842 | ||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Remote start | 353 | 353 | 410 |
| Premium Package | 2,717 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | ||
| Cargo mat | 78 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,910 | 825 | 6,400 |
| Options (change) | 3,528 | 686 | 5,671 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 850 |
| Total Price | $31,660 | $37,810 | $27,240 |
| Total Invoice | $29,446 | $35,062 | $25,514 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,118 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 245hp I4 | 245hp I4 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/31 MPG | 22/31 MPG | 22/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 630, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/45-18 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $31,660 | $37,810 | $27,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -875 | -6,550 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,785 | $31,260 | $27,240 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $475 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,446 | $35,062 | $25,514 |
| Adjustments for Features | -814 | -6,074 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,632 | $28,988 | $25,514 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $356 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Forte |
| Trim | SX | SX Limited | EX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | $125 | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | ||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,375 | $10,050 | $3,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $875 | $6,550 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -814 | -6,074 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Model | Optima | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,494 lb. | 3,036 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.1 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.6 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| SX Base Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Approach detection | 25 | No |
| Proximity trunk or liftgate opener | 125 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Universal garage door opener | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | 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 |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
| Premium Plus 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 |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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