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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim325i330iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $19,255
Premium Package 2,900   1,300
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,200
Satellite radio 595 595  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package 2,640   1,160
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Navigation system 1,820 1,820 1,075
Satellite radio 540 540  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Convenience Package     865
Options (change) 7,520 6,070 3,470
Options (change) 6,840 5,520 3,100
Destination 695 695 675
Total Price $39,115 $43,365 $24,835
Total Invoice $35,835 $39,700 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,458
Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim325i330iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$39,115$43,365$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,470-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$42,045$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$35,835$39,700$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1,347-1,2080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,488$38,492$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,004$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062009
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim325i330iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$3,320$3,170$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,347-1,2080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in107.1 in
Length178.2 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height55.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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