Kia Forte Kia Forte 2018 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,483

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013201320132013
ModelForte5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $20,410 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Premium Plus Package 3,900          
Floor mats 125          
Universal garage door opener 350          
Rear spoiler 295          
Navigation system   1,900 1,900      
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
App support   250 250 250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Lane departure warning   700 700 700 700  
Luxury Seating Package         1,300  
Driver Assistance Package           1,900
Wood trim           0
Premium Plus Package 3,570          
Floor mats 102          
Universal garage door opener 291          
Rear spoiler 244          
Navigation system   1,730 1,730      
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
App support   230 230 230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Lane departure warning   635 635 635 635  
Luxury Seating Package         1,185  
Driver Assistance Package           1,730
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 4,670 6,500 5,400 3,500 2,750 2,150
Options (change) 4,207 5,915 4,915 3,185 2,505 1,960
Destination 895 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,165 $55,225 $59,725 $65,825 $66,375 $94,575
Total Invoice $25,512 $50,995 $55,150 $60,780 $61,295 $87,350

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Forte dealer quotes or BMW 5-Series dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,825
Model Year201820132013201320132013
ModelForte5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$27,165$55,225$59,725$65,825$66,375$94,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,795-1,795-1,795-2,145-5,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$53,430$57,930$64,030$64,230$89,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$10,600$10,800$35,925
Total Invoice$25,512$50,995$55,150$60,780$61,295$87,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,658-1,658-1,657-1,981-4,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,512$49,337$53,492$59,123$59,314$82,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$9,786$9,977$33,192

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201820132013201320132013
ModelForte5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimEX528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Blind spot warning system$200    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50     
Rearview camera$200   $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0     
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250  
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100 
Massage, passenger seat    $100 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,645$6,645$6,645$6,995$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795$1,795$1,795$2,145$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,658-1,658-1,657-1,981-4,821

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182013
ModelForte5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length179.5 in193.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested362581%
Total Not Requested85019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested081%
Total Not Requested019%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested055%
Total Not Requested045%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested026%
Total Not Requested074%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested026%
Total Not Requested074%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested060%
Total Not Requested040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.