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Kia Forte vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteX3X3
TrimEXSXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $40,160 $51,180
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Floor mats 125 125    
Cargo mat 95 95    
Universal garage door opener   350    
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Floor mats 102 102    
Cargo mat 78 78    
Universal garage door opener   291    
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Options (change) 3,820 4,170 9,050 5,850
Options (change) 3,416 3,707 8,320 5,380
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $26,815 $28,865 $52,495 $61,145
Total Invoice $25,277 $27,024 $49,475 $57,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,111
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteX3X3
TrimEXSXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6S7T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$26,815$28,865$52,495$61,145
Adjustments for Features0-275-7,520-8,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$28,590$44,975$52,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$0$7,300
Total Invoice$25,277$27,024$49,475$57,555
Adjustments for Features0-257-7,087-8,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,277$26,767$42,388$49,206
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,490$0$6,818

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteX3X3
TrimEXSXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,750$10,995$12,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$7,520$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-7,087-8,349

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelForteX3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.8 in
Length171.3 in185.9 in
Width70.1 in74.4 in
Height57.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested395093%
Total Not Requested3007%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested185082%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

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