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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: $26,865

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $54,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SForteForte
Trim75D100DP100DEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $22,100 $23,800
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       3,600 3,600
Cargo net       50 50
Cargo mat       95 95
Floor mats       125 125
Universal garage door opener         350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Premium Tech Package       3,236 3,236
Cargo net       42 42
Cargo mat       78 78
Floor mats       102 102
Universal garage door opener         291
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,870 4,220
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,458 3,749
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $26,865 $28,915

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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: $48,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,243
Model Year20182018201820172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SForteForte
Trim75D100DP100DEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$26,865$28,915
Adjustments for Features-5,970-6,720-7,9850-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,530$94,280$125,715$26,865$28,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$1,775

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018201820172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SForteForte
Trim75D100DP100DEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$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$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  
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$11,945$12,695$13,960$5,975$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$6,720$7,985$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments4614193760-257

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelModel SForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in171.3 in
Width77.3 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 radio50Yes
Total Requested362585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 radio50Yes
Total Requested352585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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