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

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Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $58,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelModel SModel SModel SForte
Trim75D100DP100DSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $18,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,590
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,127
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 695
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $22,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,105
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelModel SModel SModel SForte
Trim75D100DP100DSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E173hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$22,680
Adjustments for Features-9,385-10,135-11,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,115$90,865$122,300$22,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelModel SModel SModel SForte
Trim75D100DP100DSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
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 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer  $25$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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$13,410$14,160$15,425$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,385$10,135$11,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments7256325370

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelModel SForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in104.3 in
Length196.0 in170.9 in
Width77.3 in69.9 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.2,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested37529%
Total Not Requested90071%

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