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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: $7,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $19,300
Base Invoice $28,380 $18,380
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 75
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 60
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 130 3,665
Options (change) 109 3,187
Destination 895 775
Total Price $31,525 $23,740
Total Invoice $29,384 $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: $3,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,206
Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,525$23,740
Adjustments for Features-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,410$23,740
Total Invoice$29,384$22,342
Adjustments for Features-3,8360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,548$22,342

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,490$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8360

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182013
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.2,898 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested77554%

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