kia forte vs kia optima
2024 Kia Forte LX IVT
2020 Kia Optima LX Automatic
629578
629552
$19,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
$23,390
Starting Price (MSRP)
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| Sub-Model Forte | Sub-Model Optima |
| Make Kia | Make Kia |
| Model Forte | Model Optima |
| Model Year 2024 Kia Forte | Model Year 2020 Kia Optima |
| Year 2024 | Year 2020 |
| MSRP $19,990 | MSRP $23,390 |
| Engine 2.0L Inline-4 Gas | Engine 2.4L Inline-4 Gas |
| Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic (CVT) | Transmission 6-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower 147 hp | Horsepower 185 hp |
| Torque 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| City 30 MPG | City 24 MPG |
| Highway 41 MPG | Highway 32 MPG |
| Combined 34 MPG | Combined 27 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity 14 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons |
| Cruising Range City 420 miles | Cruising Range City 444 miles |
| Cruising Range Highway 574 miles | Cruising Range Highway 592 miles |
| Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
| Turning Diameter 34.8 ft | Turning Diameter N/A |
| Wheels Type Steel Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
| Front Suspension Strut | Front Suspension Strut |
| Rear Suspension Torsion Beam | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
| Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
| Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
| Power Liftgate Not Available | Power Liftgate Not Available |
| Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available | Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available |
| Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
| Climate Control Not Available | Climate Control Not Available |
| Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
| Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
| Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel Not Available | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Not Available |
| Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
| A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
| Multi-Zone A/C Not Available | Multi-Zone A/C Not Available |
| Rear A/C Not Available | Rear A/C Not Available |
| Power Driver Seat Not Available | Power Driver Seat Not Available |
| Power Passenger Seat Not Available | Power Passenger Seat Not Available |
| Remote Engine Start Not Available | Remote Engine Start Not Available |
| Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
| Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
| Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
| Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available | Universal Garage Door Opener Not Available |
| Telematics Not Available | Telematics Not Available |
| Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
| Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
| Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Standard |
| Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel Not Available | Leather Steering Wheel Not Available |
| Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
| Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
| Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
| Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Not Available |
| HD Radio Standard | HD Radio Not Available |
| Satellite Radio Not Available | Satellite Radio Not Available |
| MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
| Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
| Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
| Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
| Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
| Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
| Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Standard |
| WiFi Hotspot Not Available | WiFi Hotspot Not Available |
| Seating Capacity 5 seater | Seating Capacity 5 seater |
| Ground Clearance 5.3 in | Ground Clearance 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase 106.3 in | Wheelbase 110.4 in |
| Front Wheel Size 15" x 6" | Front Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Rear Wheel Size 15" x 6" | Rear Wheel Size 16" x 6.5" |
| Front Tire P195/65HR15 | Front Tire P205/65HR16 |
| Rear Tire P195/65HR15 | Rear Tire P205/65HR16 |
| Front Width 61.5 in | Front Width 63.5 in |
| Max Width 70.9 in | Max Width 73.2 in |
| Height 56.5 in | Height 57.7 in |
| Length 182.7 in | Length 191.1 in |
| Front Seat Headroom 38.8 in | Front Seat Headroom 39.8 in |
| Front Seat Shoulder Room 56.1 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 58.1 in |
| Front Seat Hip Room 53 in | Front Seat Hip Room 56 in |
| Front Seat Leg Room 42.2 in | Front Seat Leg Room 45.5 in |
| Rear Seat Headroom 37.5 in | Rear Seat Headroom 37.8 in |
| Rear Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 56.4 in |
| Rear Seat Hip Room 51.1 in | Rear Seat Hip Room 56 in |
| Rear Seat Leg Room 35.7 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 35.6 in |
| Trunk Volume 15.3 ft³ | Trunk Volume 15.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight N/A | Curb Weight 3,230 lbs |