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BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,125 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $26,420 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,499 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $25,021 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | xDrive30i | M40i | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,450 | $54,300 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Base Invoice | $40,160 | $51,180 | $18,751 | $19,707 |
| Convenience Tier | 2,850 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 350 | 350 | ||
| Premium Tier | 3,300 | 2,950 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 350 | 350 | ||
| UVO | 600 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | ||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | ||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||
| Convenience Tier | 2,620 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 320 | 320 | ||
| Premium Tier | 3,035 | 2,715 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,565 | 1,565 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 320 | 320 | ||
| UVO | 558 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | ||
| Cargo mat | 78 | 78 | ||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,100 | 5,900 | 5,610 | 4,410 |
| Options (change) | 8,365 | 5,425 | 5,063 | 3,967 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $52,545 | $61,195 | $26,125 | $26,125 |
| Total Invoice | $49,520 | $57,600 | $24,639 | $24,499 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,550 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,464 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | xDrive30i | M40i | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 248hp I4 | 355hp I6 | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-19 | 245/50-19 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $52,545 | $61,195 | $26,125 | $26,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,745 | -10,095 | -875 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,800 | $51,100 | $25,250 | $26,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,300 | $0 | $875 |
| Total Invoice | $49,520 | $57,600 | $24,639 | $24,499 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,242 | -9,502 | -825 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,278 | $48,098 | $23,814 | $24,499 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,820 | $0 | $685 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | xDrive30i | M40i | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $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 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $11,120 | $12,470 | $3,250 | $2,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,745 | $10,095 | $875 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,242 | -9,502 | -825 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | X3 | Forte |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 185.9 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,151 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.5 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 28.7 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.7 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 11% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 89% |
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| 245/50WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1165 | 54% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i
| Premium Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| 245/50WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1165 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 275 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3600 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3350 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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