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BMW 2-Series vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesForte
Trim228iM235iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,850 $44,150 $21,600
Base Invoice $30,900 $41,300 $20,410
Premium Package 2,950    
Technology Package 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunroof   0  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Rear spoiler     295
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Premium Package 2,685    
Technology Package 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635  
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunroof   0  
Wood trim   0  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Rear spoiler     244
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 9,000 5,150 4,670
Options (change) 8,190 4,685 4,207
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $42,845 $50,295 $27,165
Total Invoice $40,085 $46,980 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,847
Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesForte
Trim228iM235iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4320hp I6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$42,845$50,295$27,165
Adjustments for Features-1,845-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,000$47,725$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$0
Total Invoice$40,085$46,980$25,512
Adjustments for Features-1,726-2,4010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,359$44,579$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,220$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162018
Model2-Series2-SeriesForte
Trim228iM235iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app$25$25 
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,545$6,270$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,726-2,4010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
Model2-SeriesForte
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length174.7 in179.5 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested198062%
Total Not Requested122538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested70016%

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