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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: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $32,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,763

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $29,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $35,300
Base Invoice $50,640 $32,963
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
iPod integration 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
iPod integration 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 11,745 0
Options (change) 10,680 0
Destination 825 800
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $68,720 $36,100
Total Invoice $63,445 $33,763

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,748
Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$68,720$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,720$34,960
Total Invoice$63,445$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,445$32,697

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,835$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,066

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092014
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.0 in
Length178.2 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height55.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested51530%

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