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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: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelZ4Z4ForteForte
Trim3.0siM CoupeEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 2,350 2,950    
Sport Package 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Wood trim 0 0    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Floor mats     125 125
Premium Package 2,140 2,685    
Sport Package 1,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640    
Wood trim 0 0    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Floor mats     102 102
Options (change) 6,875 6,075 3,725 3,725
Options (change) 6,255 5,525 3,338 3,338
Destination 825 825 895 895
Total Price $48,400 $57,300 $26,720 $28,420
Total Invoice $44,705 $52,900 $25,199 $26,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,774
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelZ4Z4ForteForte
Trim3.0siM CoupeEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6330hp I6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10430, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,400$57,300$26,720$28,420
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,465-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,400$57,200$23,255$24,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,800$0$1,525
Total Invoice$44,705$52,900$25,199$26,655
Adjustments for Features0-92-3,268-3,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,705$52,808$21,931$23,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,103$0$1,310

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelZ4Z4ForteForte
Trim3.0siM CoupeEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$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 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,485$2,585$5,950$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,465$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-3,268-3,414

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelZ4Forte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.2 in106.3 in
Length161.9 in171.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height49.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 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 Volume,
Minimum
9.2 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.256.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested130058%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested205048%
Total Not Requested220052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested205049%
Total Not Requested210051%

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