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Kia Forte vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForte3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $20,410 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Premium Plus Package 3,900            
Universal garage door opener 350            
Floor mats 125            
Rear spoiler 295            
Driving Assistance Package   500 500 500 500 500 500
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Premium Tier   3,000 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300 300
Folding second row seats   475          
Blind spot warning system   500 500 500 500 500 500
Sunroof   900         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim             0
Premium Plus Package 3,570            
Universal garage door opener 291            
Floor mats 102            
Rear spoiler 244            
Driving Assistance Package   460 460 460 460 460 460
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Premium Tier   2,760 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275 275
Folding second row seats   435          
Blind spot warning system   460 460 460 460 460 460
Sunroof   830         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Luxury Design     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 4,670 10,325 7,950 7,950 7,950 6,200 2,800
Options (change) 4,207 9,495 7,315 7,315 7,315 5,705 2,575
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $27,165 $46,220 $50,695 $49,195 $50,544 $56,145 $69,295
Total Invoice $25,512 $43,625 $48,420 $46,425 $47,399 $52,905 $65,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,947
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForte3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$27,165$46,220$50,695$49,195$50,544$56,145$69,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-3,145-1,895-3,170-3,295-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$43,925$47,550$47,300$47,374$52,850$66,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,625$3,375$3,449$8,925$22,600
Total Invoice$25,512$43,625$48,420$46,425$47,399$52,905$65,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,166-3,004-1,788-2,973-3,105-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,512$41,459$45,416$44,637$44,426$49,800$62,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,957$3,178$2,967$8,341$21,101

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelForte3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
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      
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 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    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
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
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,870$6,720$5,470$6,745$6,870$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295$3,145$1,895$3,170$3,295$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,166-3,004-1,788-2,973-3,105-2,605

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelForte3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in182.5 in
Width70.1 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested362581%
Total Not Requested85019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested147566%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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