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BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3ForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $42,020 $20,966 $22,422
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Floor mats   125 125
Universal garage door opener     350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Floor mats   102 102
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 1,700 3,725 4,075
Options (change) 1,565 3,338 3,629
Destination 995 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $26,720 $28,770
Total Invoice $37,080 $25,199 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,659
Model Year201720182018
Modeli3ForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA1T6S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,645$26,720$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-825-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$25,895$27,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,775
Total Invoice$37,080$25,199$26,946
Adjustments for Features0-778-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,080$24,421$25,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,495

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720182018
Modeli3ForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$5,625$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-778-1,030

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
Modeli3Forte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in171.3 in
Width69.9 in70.1 in
Height62.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested267563%
Total Not Requested157537%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested157538%

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