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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: $21,400

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3ForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $18,100 $19,600
Base Invoice $42,020 $17,240 $18,670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000 750 750
Technology Package   1,800 1,800
Leather Package     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920 655 655
Technology Package   1,570 1,570
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 1,700 2,550 3,550
Options (change) 1,565 2,225 3,095
Destination 995 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $21,400 $23,900
Total Invoice $37,080 $20,215 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,036
Model Year201720122012
Modeli3ForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E156hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$39,645$21,400$23,900
Adjustments for Features-3,0250-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,620$21,400$22,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975
Total Invoice$37,080$20,215$22,515
Adjustments for Features-2,8290-1,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,251$20,215$21,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$863

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201720122012
Modeli3ForteForte
TrimBaseEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heat pump$250  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
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
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Digital instruments$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,575$2,550$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8290-1,437

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172012
Modeli3Forte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in104.3 in
Length157.4 in170.9 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height62.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35027%
Total Not Requested92573%

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