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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: $27,165 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $23,200 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $20,563 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | EX | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 | $81,200 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $74,070 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Floor mats | 125 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | 800 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Floor mats | 102 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | 0 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | 730 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 4,670 | 7,170 | 6,170 | 5,170 | 2,870 |
| Options (change) | 4,207 | 6,525 | 5,615 | 4,705 | 2,610 |
| Destination | 895 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 |
| Total Price | $27,165 | $50,365 | $53,665 | $63,265 | $87,765 |
| Total Invoice | $25,512 | $46,075 | $49,080 | $57,815 | $80,375 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,935 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,192 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | EX | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 500hp V10 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 200, 10 | 420, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $27,165 | $50,365 | $53,665 | $63,265 | $87,765 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,735 | 0 | 0 | -400 | -3,415 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,430 | $50,365 | $53,665 | $62,865 | $84,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,300 | $12,500 | $33,985 |
| Total Invoice | $25,512 | $46,075 | $49,080 | $57,815 | $80,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,629 | 0 | 0 | -366 | -3,127 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,883 | $46,075 | $49,080 | $57,449 | $77,248 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,005 | $11,374 | $31,173 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | EX | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,425 | $2,690 | $2,690 | $3,090 | $6,105 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,735 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $3,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,629 | 0 | 0 | -366 | -3,127 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2006 |
| Model | Forte | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 191.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,429 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 36.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3050 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 32% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 34% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 21% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
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