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BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $23,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,490

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelX5X5X5ForteForte
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 3,400 2,500      
Auto-dimming mirrors 350        
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Premium Tech Package       3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Floor mats       125 125
Premium Package 3,095 2,275      
Auto-dimming mirrors 320        
Cold Weather Package 685 685      
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Floor mats       102 102
Options (change) 7,100 5,050 1,800 4,075 4,075
Options (change) 6,470 4,600 1,640 3,629 3,629
Destination 695 695 695 895 895
Total Price $50,295 $59,345 $73,595 $27,070 $28,770
Total Invoice $46,020 $54,250 $67,215 $25,490 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,167
Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelX5X5X5ForteForte
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/40-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$50,295$59,345$73,595$27,070$28,770
Adjustments for Features-1,490-3,290-4,5650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,805$56,055$69,030$27,070$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$20,225$0$1,500
Total Invoice$46,020$54,250$67,215$25,490$26,946
Adjustments for Features-1,363-3,008-4,1690-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,657$51,242$63,046$25,490$26,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,585$18,389$0$1,269

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062006200620182018
ModelX5X5X5ForteForte
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
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$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$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
Cassette player$50$50$50  
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$7,840$9,115$4,550$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$3,290$4,565$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,363-3,008-4,1690-187

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelX5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in171.3 in
Width73.7 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested100039%
Total Not Requested155061%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested170087%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested77518%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested337581%
Total Not Requested77519%

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