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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: $25,195

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,785

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelX3ForteForte
Trim3.0siEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,600 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $35,510 $18,759 $19,717
Premium Package 2,800 2,600 2,200
Cold Weather Package 1,000    
HD radio 350    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Technology Package   2,000 1,800
Cargo mat   95 95
Premium Package 2,550 2,348 1,986
Cold Weather Package 910    
HD radio 315    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Navigation system 1,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Technology Package   1,800 1,624
Cargo mat   78 78
Options (change) 7,225 4,695 4,095
Options (change) 6,575 4,226 3,688
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $46,650 $25,195 $25,795
Total Invoice $42,910 $23,785 $24,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,911
Model Year200820142014
ModelX3ForteForte
Trim3.0siEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp I6173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$46,650$25,195$25,795
Adjustments for Features-3,305-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,345$24,320$25,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,475
Total Invoice$42,910$23,785$24,205
Adjustments for Features-3,040-8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,870$22,959$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820142014
ModelX3ForteForte
Trim3.0siEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Metal pedals  $75
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
Total Value of Features$6,255$3,825$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,040-8260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082014
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%
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 EX

Premium 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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested310086%
Total Not Requested52514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium 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
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested310093%
Total Not Requested2507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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