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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: $22,755

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $33,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,402

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $30,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelForteZ4Z4Z4
TrimKoup SXsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,395 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $17,520 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Technology Package 1,800 2,250 2,250 2,250
Sunroof 750      
Leather Package 1,000      
Cargo net 40 60 60 60
Cargo tray 75 110 110 110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Technology Package 1,570 2,050 2,050 2,050
Sunroof 655      
Leather Package 870      
Cargo net 32 53 53 53
Cargo tray 60 97 97 97
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,665 5,070 3,820 3,820
Options (change) 3,187 4,615 3,475 3,475
Destination 695 995 995 995
Total Price $22,755 $55,765 $62,315 $71,165
Total Invoice $21,402 $52,015 $58,050 $66,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,330
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelForteZ4Z4Z4
TrimKoup SXsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine173hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
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$22,755$55,765$62,315$71,165
Adjustments for Features0-8,880-10,280-11,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,755$46,885$52,035$59,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,150$13,050
Total Invoice$21,402$52,015$58,050$66,190
Adjustments for Features0-8,283-9,576-10,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,402$43,732$48,474$55,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,742$12,013

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelForteZ4Z4Z4
TrimKoup SXsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
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
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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 control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights$100   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer$150   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75   
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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$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, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$11,705$13,105$14,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,880$10,280$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,283-9,576-10,445

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112016
ModelForteZ4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in98.3 in
Length176.4 in166.9 in
Width69.5 in70.5 in
Height55.1 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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 support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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 support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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