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BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,483

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320132018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200 $21,600
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165 $20,410
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550      
App support 250 250 250 250 250  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Luxury Seating Package       1,300    
Driver Assistance Package         1,900  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Plus Package           3,900
Floor mats           125
Universal garage door opener           350
Rear spoiler           295
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500      
App support 230 230 230 230 230  
Lane departure warning 635 635 635 635    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Luxury Seating Package       1,185    
Driver Assistance Package         1,730  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Plus Package           3,570
Floor mats           102
Universal garage door opener           291
Rear spoiler           244
Options (change) 6,500 5,400 3,500 2,750 2,150 4,670
Options (change) 5,915 4,915 3,185 2,505 1,960 4,207
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $55,225 $59,725 $65,825 $66,375 $94,575 $27,165
Total Invoice $50,995 $55,150 $60,780 $61,295 $87,350 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,825
Model Year201320132013201320132018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$55,225$59,725$65,825$66,375$94,575$27,165
Adjustments for Features-1,795-1,795-1,795-2,145-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,430$57,930$64,030$64,230$89,355$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$10,600$10,800$35,925$0
Total Invoice$50,995$55,150$60,780$61,295$87,350$25,512
Adjustments for Features-1,658-1,658-1,657-1,981-4,8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,337$53,492$59,123$59,314$82,529$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$9,786$9,977$33,192$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132013201320132018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250  $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection     $50
Rearview camera   $200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, remote    $200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,645$6,645$6,645$6,995$10,070$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$1,795$1,795$2,145$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,658-1,658-1,657-1,981-4,8210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132018
Model5-SeriesForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in179.5 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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 Requested362581%
Total Not Requested85019%

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