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Kia Forte vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $23,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelForte4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimEX428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $40,750 $46,250 $64,200
Base Invoice $20,410 $38,170 $43,230 $59,745
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900 1,900
Navigation system   2,150 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package   950 950  
Premium Package   2,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500  
Executive Package       4,000
Sunroof       0
Leather seating surfaces       0
Wood trim       0
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730 1,730
Navigation system   1,955 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package   865 865  
Premium Package   2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455  
Executive Package       3,640
Sunroof       0
Leather seating surfaces       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 4,375 8,250 8,250 6,450
Options (change) 3,963 7,505 7,505 5,870
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $26,870 $49,995 $55,495 $71,645
Total Invoice $25,268 $46,670 $51,730 $66,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,470
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelForte4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimEX428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4240hp I4300hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$26,870$49,995$55,495$71,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,070-2,070-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$47,925$53,425$68,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500$20,425
Total Invoice$25,268$46,670$51,730$66,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,932-1,930-3,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$44,738$49,800$63,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,062$18,809

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2018201520152015
ModelForte4-Series4-Series4-Series
TrimEX428i435iM4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
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   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Total Value of Features$3,225$5,295$5,295$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,070$2,070$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,932-1,930-3,063

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelForte4-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.7 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 headlights150Yes
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested70016%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested-45036%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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