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BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Forte
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,700 $57,500 $66,350 $21,600
Base Invoice $46,405 $53,580 $61,720 $20,410
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Cargo net 60 60 60 50
Cargo tray 110 110 110 80
Cargo mat 60 60 60 95
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Premium Plus Package       3,900
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Cargo net 53 53 53 42
Cargo tray 97 97 97 67
Cargo mat 53 53 53 78
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Premium Plus Package       3,570
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Options (change) 5,130 3,880 3,880 4,600
Options (change) 4,668 3,528 3,528 4,150
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $55,825 $62,375 $71,225 $27,095
Total Invoice $52,068 $58,103 $66,243 $25,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,579
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Forte
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6164hp I4
TransmissionM6S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10650, 16?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$55,825$62,375$71,225$27,095
Adjustments for Features-4,325-5,925-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,500$56,450$64,550$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$13,050$0
Total Invoice$52,068$58,103$66,243$25,455
Adjustments for Features-4,034-5,519-6,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,034$52,584$60,035$25,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$12,001$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Forte
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isEX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,100$11,700$12,450$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$5,925$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,034-5,519-6,2080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelZ4Forte
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in179.5 in
Width70.5 in70.1 in
Height50.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

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