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BMW 1-Series vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
Model1-Series1-SeriesForte
Trim128i135iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $21,600
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $20,410
Premium Package 4,100 3,400  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
iPod integration 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
HD radio 350 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     295
Premium Package 3,730 3,095  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
iPod integration 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
HD radio 315 315  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Universal garage door opener     291
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 9,750 8,150 4,670
Options (change) 8,870 7,415 4,207
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $39,775 $45,075 $27,165
Total Invoice $36,745 $41,635 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,506
Model Year201020102018
Model1-Series1-SeriesForte
Trim128i135iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,775$45,075$27,165
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,775$44,925$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0
Total Invoice$36,745$41,635$25,512
Adjustments for Features0-139-1,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,745$41,496$24,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,751$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102018
Model1-Series1-SeriesForte
Trim128i135iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,070$3,220$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-1,273

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102018
Model1-SeriesForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length171.7 in179.5 in
Width68.8 in70.1 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested278065%
Total Not Requested150035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested188061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested135030%

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