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Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,520

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelForteModel 3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $49,000
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Floor mats 125  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Floor mats 102  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 4,025 1,000
Options (change) 3,672 0
Destination 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,520 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,172
Model Year20182018
ModelForteModel 3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$26,520$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,520$42,975

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelForteModel 3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0105

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelForteModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.2 in
Length179.5 in184.8 in
Width70.1 in72.8 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
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
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested260058%
Total Not Requested187542%

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