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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $25,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelForteZ4Z4
TrimEXsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $21,600 $45,750 $51,650
Base Invoice $20,410 $42,090 $47,520
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Floor mats 125    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Premium Package   3,900 2,500
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Proximity key   500 500
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Floor mats 102    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Premium Package   3,550 2,275
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Proximity key   455 455
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 4,375 8,145 6,745
Options (change) 3,963 7,410 6,135
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $26,870 $54,720 $59,220
Total Invoice $25,268 $50,325 $54,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,022
Model Year201820092009
ModelForteZ4Z4
TrimEXsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine164hp I4255hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,870$54,720$59,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$51,420$55,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,050
Total Invoice$25,268$50,325$54,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$47,290$51,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,740

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201820092009
ModelForteZ4Z4
TrimEXsDrive30isDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
No leather in second row $-300$-300
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,825$9,125$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,035-3,450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20182009
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.3,242 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
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
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
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested222550%
Total Not Requested225050%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested77595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
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 Requested212568%
Total Not Requested100032%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested77595%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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