Kia Optima vs. Kia Forte Car Comparison
Overview
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All data based on
Body Style
Sedan
Number of Cylinders
4 Cylinders
Transmission Type
Automatic
$15,059
408 listings
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All data based on
Body Style
Sedan
Number of Cylinders
4 Cylinders
Transmission Type
Manual
$14,550
327 listings
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Pricing
Starting MSRP
| $23,390 | $17,890 |
Price Range
| $23,390 - $32,190 | $17,890 - $23,090 |
Average Selling Price on CARFAX
| $15,059 | $14,550 |
CARFAX Reliability & Repair Costs
Likelihood of Repairs in Next 12 Months
| 9% | 6% |
Estimated Cost of Repairs
| $320 | $210 |
CARFAX Data Insights
No Accident or Damage Reported
| 50% have no accidents or damage reported. | 43% have no accidents or damage reported. |
CARFAX 1-Owner
| 28% have only 1 owner reported. | 36% have only 1 owner reported. |
Personal Use
| 58% were used for personal use only. | 85% were used for personal use only. |
Service History
| 98% have detailed service history records. | 100% have detailed service history records. |
CARFAX Consumer Ratings
Overall Consumer Rating
Overall Rating 381 Reviews | Overall Rating 416 Reviews |
Interior
4.7 | 4.6 |
Exterior
4.7 | 4.7 |
Performance
4.6 | 4.6 |
Cost
4.6 | 4.7 |
Family
4.6 | 4.5 |
Fuel Economy
City / Hwy / Combined mpg
| 24 / 32 / 27 | 27 / 37 / 31 |
Fuel Tank Capacity
| 18.5 | 14.0 |
Fuel Type
| Gasoline | Gasoline |
Engine & Drivetrain
Horsepower
| 185 | 147 |
Displacement
| 2.4 liters | 2.0 liters |
Number of Cylinders
| 4 Cylinders | 4 Cylinders |
Drivetrain
| FWD | FWD |