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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: $26,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $21,600
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $20,410
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Luxury Seating Package         1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Plus Package           3,900
Floor mats           125
Universal garage door opener           350
Rear spoiler           295
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455  
Luxury Seating Package         1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery         920  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Plus Package           3,570
Floor mats           102
Universal garage door opener           291
Rear spoiler           244
Options (change) 4,500 4,500 3,050 3,050 4,700 4,670
Options (change) 4,135 4,135 2,800 2,800 4,320 4,207
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $57,895 $53,227 $61,745 $66,045 $79,095 $27,165
Total Invoice $54,540 $49,872 $58,135 $62,135 $74,255 $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: $22,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,202
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$57,895$53,227$61,745$66,045$79,095$27,165
Adjustments for Features-3,445-3,370-3,445-5,395-9,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,450$49,857$58,300$60,650$69,250$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$19,393$0
Total Invoice$54,540$49,872$58,135$62,135$74,255$25,512
Adjustments for Features-3,245-3,158-3,244-5,076-9,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,295$46,714$54,891$57,059$65,012$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$4,581$0$8,177$10,345$18,298$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesForte
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Power trunk closer    $350 
Proximity key    $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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports     $0
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body kit    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support     $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250 
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection     $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights    $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
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$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,170$7,095$7,170$9,120$13,570$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,445$3,370$3,445$5,395$9,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,245-3,158-3,244-5,076-9,2430

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
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

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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-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 Requested407591%
Total Not Requested4009%

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