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Porsche Panamera vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,080

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $65,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraForteForte
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400 $19,690 $20,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830        
Rear wiper 370 370 370 370 370    
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0 50 50
Heated second row seats 550 550 550        
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280    
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 840 840 840 840 840    
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780 1,780        
UVO           600  
Premium Package           2,700 2,300
Technology Package           2,100 1,900
Floor mats           115 115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706        
Rear wiper 314 314 314 314 314    
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0 42 42
Heated second row seats 468 468 468        
Heated steering wheel 238 238 238 238 238    
Proximity key 935 935 935        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 714 714 714 714 714    
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513 1,513        
UVO           558  
Premium Package           2,441 2,079
Technology Package           1,893 1,717
Floor mats           93 93
Options (change) 5,750 5,750 5,750 1,490 1,490 5,565 4,365
Options (change) 4,888 4,888 4,888 1,266 1,266 5,027 3,931
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0 0
Total Price $91,800 $99,730 $109,800 $152,540 $180,270 $26,080 $26,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,709
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraForteForte
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$91,800$99,730$109,800$152,540$180,270$26,080$26,080
Adjustments for Features-6,870-10,145-8,570-12,020-17,495-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,930$89,585$101,230$140,520$162,775$25,205$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,655$16,300$55,590$77,845$0$875

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraForteForte
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control $25  $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0  
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100  $100  
Cornering lights   $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  $150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat     $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,670$12,945$11,370$14,820$20,295$3,675$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,870$10,145$8,570$12,020$17,495$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-44474-463-182423-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182015
ModelPanameraForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.1 in106.3 in
Length198.8 in171.3 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20023%
Total Not Requested67577%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested360099%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested3350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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