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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $29,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim530i540iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $21,600
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $20,410
Premium Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key   650  
Premium Plus Package     3,900
Floor mats     125
Universal garage door opener     350
Premium Package 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key   600  
Premium Plus Package     3,570
Floor mats     102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 3,800 2,150 4,375
Options (change) 3,490 1,975 3,963
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $55,995 $59,595 $26,870
Total Invoice $52,780 $56,150 $25,268

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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: $25,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,477
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim530i540iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$55,995$59,595$26,870
Adjustments for Features-3,220-2,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,775$57,100$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0
Total Invoice$52,780$56,150$25,268
Adjustments for Features-3,035-2,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,745$53,799$25,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,054$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim530i540iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto 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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$300 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,520$6,795$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$2,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,035-2,3510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in179.5 in
Width73.5 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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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