2019 Kia Optima vs. 2019 Kia Forte

Pricing and Configurations

• 2019 Kia Optima: The Optima has a starting price of $22,990 MSRP* and is available in four trim levels: LX, S, EX, SX. The top trim, the Optima SX, has a starting price of $31,990 MSRP.*
• 2019 Kia Forte: The Forte starts at $17,790 MSRP and comes in four trims: FE, LSX, S, EX. The top Forte EX trim has a starting price of $21,990 MSRP.*

Performance

• 2019 Kia Optima: The Optima runs on a standard 2.4L engine that delivers  185 hp and 178 Ib-ft of torque. With the base engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, the Kia Optima gas mileage reaches an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.
• 2019 Kia Forte: The Forte is equipped with a standard 2.0L that delivers 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. When paired with an Intelligent Variable Transmission, it makes up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg city and 41 mpg highway.

• 2019 Kia Optima:
  • Park distance warning-reverse
  • Rear camera display
  • Lane change assist
  • Blind spot collision warning
  • Forward collision warnings
  • Rear cross traffic collision
  • Driver attention warning

• 2019 Kia Forte:
  • Forward collision-avoidance assist
  • Rear camera display
  • Driver attention warning
  • Lane departure warning
  • Forward collision warning
  • Lane keeping assist-line

2019 Kia Forte vs. Optima Interior

Five passengers can ride around Marrero in both of these Kia sedans, both also feature an 8-inch touchscreen display. UVO services are standard on the Optima and available on the Forte, but both come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and Bluetooth® Hands-Free Connectivity.

• 2019 Kia Optima: There’s a max cargo capacity of 15.9 cubic feet for storage. The Optima offers 39.8 inches of headroom and 45.5 inches of legroom in the front, and this sedan has a standard six-speaker sound system.
• 2019 Kia Forte: There’s 15.3 cubic feet of trunk space, and the Forte provides 38.8 inches of front headroom and 42.2 inches of front legroom. This sedan has a four-speaker sound system.