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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: $17,855

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $15,995
Universal garage door opener 350 70
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo tray 80 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   180
Premium Package   800
Universal garage door opener 291 55
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo tray 67 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   145
Premium Package   700
Options (change) 480 1,165
Options (change) 400 992
Destination 965 695
Total Price $33,635 $17,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,908
Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,635$17,855
Adjustments for Features-8,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$17,855

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202010
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,440$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3560

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202010
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 Weight3,558 lb.2,707 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 EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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