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Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte 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.
Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,175 Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Difference: $55,325 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 75D | 100D | P100D | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $84,800 | $104,300 | $137,000 | $19,690 | $20,890 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | |||
| UVO | 600 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | |||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | |||
| UVO | 558 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | |||
| Cargo mat | 78 | 78 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 5,660 | 4,460 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,105 | 4,009 |
| Destination | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $81,500 | $101,000 | $133,700 | $26,175 | $26,175 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,055 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,724 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 75D | 100D | P100D | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 328hp E | 417hp E | 600hp E | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 |
| Transmission | A1 | A1 | A1 | T6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 580, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $81,500 | $101,000 | $133,700 | $26,175 | $26,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,145 | -7,895 | -9,160 | -875 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,355 | $93,105 | $124,540 | $25,300 | $26,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $18,750 | $50,185 | $0 | $875 |
Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Forte | Forte |
| Trim | 75D | 100D | P100D | EX | SX |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $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 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $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 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Center stack smartphone cradle | $0 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $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 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $12,095 | $12,845 | $14,110 | $5,825 | $4,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,145 | $7,895 | $9,160 | $875 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 552 | 492 | 432 | -825 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Model S | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 196.0 in | 171.3 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,609 lb. | 3,046 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.3 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 1075 | 30% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 225 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 18% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1050 | 31% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 1% |
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