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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesForte
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $21,600
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $20,410
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Premium Tier 3,000 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300 300  
Sunroof 900         0  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0    
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Wood trim           0  
Premium Plus Package             3,900
Universal garage door opener             350
Floor mats             125
Rear spoiler             295
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460 460 460  
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Premium Tier 2,760 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Folding second row seats 435            
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275 275  
Sunroof 830         0  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0    
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Wood trim           0  
Premium Plus Package             3,570
Universal garage door opener             291
Floor mats             102
Rear spoiler             244
Options (change) 10,325 7,950 7,950 7,950 6,200 2,800 4,670
Options (change) 9,495 7,315 7,315 7,315 5,705 2,575 4,207
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $46,220 $50,695 $49,195 $50,544 $56,145 $69,295 $27,165
Total Invoice $43,625 $48,420 $46,425 $47,399 $52,905 $65,165 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,947
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesForte
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$46,220$50,695$49,195$50,544$56,145$69,295$27,165
Adjustments for Features-2,295-3,145-1,895-3,170-3,295-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,925$47,550$47,300$47,374$52,850$66,525$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,625$3,375$3,449$8,925$22,600$0
Total Invoice$43,625$48,420$46,425$47,399$52,905$65,165$25,512
Adjustments for Features-2,166-3,004-1,788-2,973-3,105-2,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,459$45,416$44,637$44,426$49,800$62,560$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,957$3,178$2,967$8,341$21,101$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesForte
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support      $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection      $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$5,870$6,720$5,470$6,745$6,870$6,345$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,295$3,145$1,895$3,170$3,295$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,166-3,004-1,788-2,973-3,105-2,6050

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
Model3-SeriesForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in179.5 in
Width71.3 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested75034%
Total Not Requested147566%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested362581%
Total Not Requested85019%

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