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Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,160

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $28,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,537

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $27,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelForte5-Series5-Series
TrimEX530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $20,130 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Plus Package 4,490    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Premium Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key     650
Premium Plus Package 4,119    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Premium Package   2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key     600
Options (change) 4,965 3,800 2,150
Options (change) 4,512 3,490 1,975
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $27,160 $55,995 $59,595
Total Invoice $25,537 $52,780 $56,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,255
Model Year201720172017
ModelForte5-Series5-Series
TrimEX530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,160$55,995$59,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,170-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,160$52,825$57,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$25,537$52,780$56,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,988-2,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,537$49,792$53,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,054

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720172017
ModelForte5-Series5-Series
TrimEX530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$7,470$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,988-2,304

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
ModelForte5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.1 in
Length179.5 in194.6 in
Width70.1 in73.5 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested312565%
Total Not Requested165035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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