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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: $26,630

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,190 $19,500
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425 495
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Cargo mat   95
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353 410
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Cargo mat   78
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 905 6,330
Options (change) 753 5,625
Destination 965 800
Total Price $34,060 $26,630

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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: $5,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,338
Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,060$26,630
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,010$26,630

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaForte
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1030

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.3,036 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested330091%
Total Not Requested3259%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested77546%

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