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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: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $21,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $19,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelForteForteZ4Z4
TrimEXSX3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $40,700 $50,400
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $37,625 $46,550
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Floor mats 125 125    
Sport Package     1,400  
Premium Package     2,350 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
HD radio     350 350
Heated front seats     500 500
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Wood trim     0 0
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Floor mats 102 102    
Sport Package     1,275  
Premium Package     2,140 2,685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
HD radio     315 315
Heated front seats     455 455
Navigation system     1,640 1,640
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 3,725 3,725 6,875 6,075
Options (change) 3,338 3,338 6,255 5,525
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $26,720 $28,420 $48,400 $57,300
Total Invoice $25,199 $26,655 $44,705 $52,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,774
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelForteForteZ4Z4
TrimEXSX3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionT6S7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,720$28,420$48,400$57,300
Adjustments for Features-3,465-3,6400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$24,780$48,400$57,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0$8,800
Total Invoice$25,199$26,655$44,705$52,900
Adjustments for Features-3,268-3,4140-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,931$23,241$44,705$52,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0$8,103

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelForteForteZ4Z4
TrimEXSX3.0siM Coupe
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,125$2,485$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$3,640$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,268-3,4140-92

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182008
ModelForteZ4
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.2 in
Length171.3 in161.9 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in49.9 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 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 Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft39.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested205048%
Total Not Requested220052%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested205049%
Total Not Requested210051%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested130058%

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