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BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,690

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,175

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelX3ForteForte
Trim3.0iEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,800 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,670 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Cargo mat   95 95
Premium Package 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 5,375 3,695 3,695
Options (change) 4,895 3,314 3,314
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $42,870 $26,690 $28,390
Total Invoice $39,260 $25,175 $26,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,256
Model Year200620182018
ModelX3ForteForte
Trim3.0iEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine225hp I6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$42,870$26,690$28,390
Adjustments for Features-9050-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,965$26,690$28,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$39,260$25,175$26,631
Adjustments for Features-8290-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,431$25,175$26,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,362

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620182018
ModelX3ForteForte
Trim3.0iEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,430$4,525$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-8290-94

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelX3Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.1 in106.3 in
Length179.7 in171.3 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height66.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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
Total Requested315074%
Total Not Requested110026%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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
Total Requested315076%
Total Not Requested100024%

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