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Kia Forte vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $34,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $32,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimEXSXsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800 $100,700
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315 $94,330
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600            
Floor mats 125 125            
Universal garage door opener   350            
Premium Tier     1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550    
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300 300 300
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Blind spot warning system               500
Wood trim               0
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236            
Floor mats 102 102            
Universal garage door opener   291            
Premium Tier     1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505    
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275 275 275
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335    
Blind spot warning system               460
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 3,725 4,075 3,450 3,450 3,450 3,450 300 800
Options (change) 3,338 3,629 3,175 3,175 3,175 3,175 275 735
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0
Total Price $26,720 $28,770 $61,395 $63,695 $65,195 $63,277 $75,095 $102,495
Total Invoice $25,199 $26,946 $57,815 $59,955 $61,350 $59,237 $70,585 $96,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,834
Model Year20172017201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimEXSXsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine164hp I4201hp I4300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT6S7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21
Total Price$26,720$28,770$61,395$63,695$65,195$63,277$75,095$102,495
Adjustments for Features0-275-4,995-6,945-6,945-7,695-7,945-11,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,720$28,495$56,400$56,750$58,250$55,582$67,150$90,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,775$818$1,168$2,668$0$11,568$35,118
Total Invoice$25,199$26,946$57,815$59,955$61,350$59,237$70,585$96,060
Adjustments for Features0-258-4,704-6,537-6,535-7,204-7,468-11,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,199$26,688$53,111$53,418$54,815$52,033$63,117$85,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,489$1,078$1,385$2,782$0$11,084$32,973

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172017201820182018201820182018
ModelForteForteX5X5X5X5X5X5
TrimEXSXsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iM
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
7-speed automated manual $1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0     
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25      
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100      
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire       $150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100      
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0  
9 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0
Body kit       $0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900      
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250
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$25      
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0      
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers       $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
Door sill trim plates       $100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat      $150$150
Metal pedals $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, 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, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$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$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,800$8,520$10,470$10,470$11,220$11,470$15,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$4,995$6,945$6,945$7,695$7,945$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258-4,704-6,537-6,535-7,204-7,468-11,054

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172018
ModelForteX5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in115.5 in
Length171.3 in193.2 in
Width70.1 in76.3 in
Height57.1 in69.4 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested385091%
Total Not Requested4009%

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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested375090%
Total Not Requested40010%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

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