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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $9,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335i335dM3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $26,500
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $24,760
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800        
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Technology Package       3,250  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0  
Leather seating surfaces       950  
Premium Technology Package         5,000
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730        
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Technology Package       2,960  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0  
Leather seating surfaces       865  
Premium Technology Package         4,465
Options (change) 8,720 7,220 7,220 7,220 5,000
Options (change) 7,935 6,565 6,565 6,570 4,465
Destination 825 825 825 825 750
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $43,145 $48,345 $51,045 $64,195 $32,250
Total Invoice $39,850 $44,645 $47,060 $59,335 $29,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,725
Model Year20092009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335i335dM3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$43,145$48,345$51,045$64,195$32,250
Adjustments for Features00-950-450-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,145$48,345$50,095$63,745$31,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$20,600$0
Total Invoice$39,850$44,645$47,060$59,335$29,975
Adjustments for Features00-876-416-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,850$44,645$46,184$58,919$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,795$6,334$19,069$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092009200920092011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335i335dM3Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 $100
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Speaker lights    $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Floor mats    $75
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,735$3,735$4,685$4,185$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$950$450$915
Value of Feature Adjustments00-876-416-850

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.0 in
Length178.2 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height55.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested74044%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested310053%
Total Not Requested275047%

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