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Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,865 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $54,635 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | EX | SX | 75D | 100D | P100D |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $22,100 | $23,800 | $84,800 | $104,300 | $137,000 |
| Premium Tech Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | 125 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | |||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Premium Tech Package | 3,236 | 3,236 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | 102 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Cargo mat | 78 | 78 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,870 | 4,220 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Options (change) | 3,458 | 3,749 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $26,865 | $28,915 | $81,500 | $101,000 | $133,700 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,615 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,240 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | EX | SX | 75D | 100D | P100D |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 328hp E | 417hp E | 600hp E |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 580, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $26,865 | $28,915 | $81,500 | $101,000 | $133,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -275 | -6,020 | -6,770 | -8,035 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,865 | $28,640 | $75,480 | $94,230 | $125,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,775 | $0 | $18,750 | $50,185 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | EX | SX | 75D | 100D | P100D |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Power charge port door | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||||
| HEPA interior air filter | $100 | ||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| 100 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | |||
| 400 kWh a year of DC charging credits | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| 75 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| High amperage charger | $750 | $750 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Center stack smartphone cradle | $0 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, seven years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Range alert | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Approach detection | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,975 | $6,250 | $11,995 | $12,745 | $14,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $275 | $6,020 | $6,770 | $8,035 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -257 | 465 | 422 | 379 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Model S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,929 lb. | 4,609 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3625 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3525 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 15% |
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