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Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,140 Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| Difference: $28,087 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790 Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| Difference: $26,242 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SX | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $18,895 | $52,400 | $52,400 | $57,700 | $62,000 | $73,400 | $102,600 |
| Base Invoice | $18,000 | $49,410 | $49,410 | $54,340 | $58,340 | $68,940 | $96,100 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 750 | 0 | |||||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 655 | 0 | |||||
| Leather Package | 870 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 3,550 | 2,650 | 2,500 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 650 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 3,095 | 2,435 | 2,295 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 595 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $23,140 | $56,045 | $51,227 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Total Invoice | $21,790 | $52,840 | $48,032 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,592 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,090 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SX | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 248hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 335hp I6 | 261hp I6 D | 456hp V8 | 600hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | 4WD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 275/40-19 |
| Total Price | $23,140 | $56,045 | $51,227 | $59,895 | $64,195 | $75,045 | $104,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,720 | -5,495 | -5,720 | -7,670 | -11,620 | -13,470 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,140 | $50,325 | $45,732 | $54,175 | $56,525 | $63,425 | $91,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,593 | $0 | $8,443 | $10,793 | $17,693 | $45,393 |
| Total Invoice | $21,790 | $52,840 | $48,032 | $56,435 | $60,435 | $70,530 | $98,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,393 | -5,152 | -5,390 | -7,221 | -10,921 | -12,633 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,790 | $47,447 | $42,880 | $51,045 | $53,214 | $59,609 | $85,462 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,567 | $0 | $8,165 | $10,334 | $16,729 | $42,582 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | SX | 530i | 530e iPerformance | 540i | 540d | M550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| 4WD | $1700 | ||||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Gesture control system | $100 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||||
| Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options | $0 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,375 | $8,095 | $7,870 | $8,095 | $10,045 | $13,995 | $15,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $5,720 | $5,495 | $5,720 | $7,670 | $11,620 | $13,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,393 | -5,152 | -5,390 | -7,221 | -10,921 | -12,633 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,747 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 22% |
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