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Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,095

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,455

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelForteZ4Z4Z4
TrimEXsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,600 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $20,410 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Universal garage door opener 350      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo mat 95 60 60 60
Cargo net 50 60 60 60
Cargo tray 80 110 110 110
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Premium Plus Package 3,570      
Universal garage door opener 291      
Floor mats 102      
Cargo mat 78 53 53 53
Cargo net 42 53 53 53
Cargo tray 67 97 97 97
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 4,600 5,130 3,880 3,880
Options (change) 4,150 4,668 3,528 3,528
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $27,095 $55,825 $62,375 $71,225
Total Invoice $25,455 $52,068 $58,103 $66,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,579
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelForteZ4Z4Z4
TrimEXsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine164hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT6M6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,095$55,825$62,375$71,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,325-5,925-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$51,500$56,450$64,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$25,455$52,068$58,103$66,243
Adjustments for Features0-4,034-5,519-6,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,455$48,034$52,584$60,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$12,001

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelForteZ4Z4Z4
TrimEXsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$10,100$11,700$12,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325$5,925$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,034-5,519-6,208

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182016
ModelForteZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.3 in98.3 in
Length179.5 in166.9 in
Width70.1 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
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
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested72586%
Total Not Requested11514%

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