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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: $26,485

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $18,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,893

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelX3Forte
Trim3.0siSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,000 $20,990
Base Invoice $34,960 $19,811
Premium Package 2,550  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
HD radio 500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Premium Tech Package   4,200
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo mat   95
Premium Package 2,320  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
HD radio 450  
Navigation system 1,640  
Premium Tech Package   3,863
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 6,325 4,645
Options (change) 5,750 4,232
Destination 775 850
Total Price $45,100 $26,485
Total Invoice $41,485 $24,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,058
Model Year20072016
ModelX3Forte
Trim3.0siSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$45,100$26,485
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,345$26,485
Total Invoice$41,485$24,893
Adjustments for Features-2,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,951$24,893

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
ModelX3Forte
Trim3.0siSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,605$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5340

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
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 Weight4,013 lb.3,046 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 in53.0 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested397586%
Total Not Requested65014%

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