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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: $25,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $36,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,800

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $34,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820142014
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5ForteForte
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iMEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800 $100,700 $19,700 $20,900
Base Invoice $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315 $94,330 $18,759 $19,717
Premium Tier 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550        
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190 190      
Wood trim           0    
Premium Package             2,600 2,200
Technology Package             2,000 1,800
Floor mats             115 115
Premium Tier 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505        
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175 175      
Wood trim           0    
Premium Package             2,348 1,986
Technology Package             1,800 1,624
Floor mats             93 93
Options (change) 3,690 3,690 3,690 3,690 190 0 4,715 4,115
Options (change) 3,395 3,395 3,395 3,395 175 0 4,241 3,703
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 800 800
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $61,635 $63,935 $65,435 $63,517 $74,985 $101,695 $25,215 $25,815
Total Invoice $58,035 $60,175 $61,570 $59,457 $70,485 $95,325 $23,800 $24,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,993
Model Year20182018201820182018201820142014
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5ForteForte
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iMEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$61,635$63,935$65,435$63,517$74,985$101,695$25,215$25,815
Adjustments for Features-6,370-8,320-8,320-9,070-9,120-12,670-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,265$55,615$57,115$54,447$65,865$89,025$24,340$25,815
Cost Above Minimum$818$1,168$2,668$0$11,418$34,578$0$1,475
Total Invoice$58,035$60,175$61,570$59,457$70,485$95,325$23,800$24,220
Adjustments for Features-5,998-7,831-7,829-8,490-8,573-11,876-8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,037$52,344$53,741$50,967$61,912$83,449$22,974$24,220
Cost Above Minimum$1,070$1,377$2,774$0$10,945$32,482$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820182018201820142014
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5ForteForte
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iMEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0       
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire     $150  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports      $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents      $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0  
Body kit     $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof      $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers     $50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat      $150$150
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350 $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,795$10,745$10,745$11,495$11,545$15,095$3,300$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,370$8,320$8,320$9,070$9,120$12,670$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,998-7,831-7,829-8,490-8,573-11,876-8260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelX5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.5 in106.3 in
Length193.2 in171.3 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height69.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested345095%
Total Not Requested1755%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested320096%
Total Not Requested1504%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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