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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: $31,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,566

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $30,500
Base Invoice $50,640 $28,380
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Premium Package 2,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Sunroof 1,050  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 400  
Universal garage door opener   350
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Premium Package 1,820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Sunroof 955  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
iPod integration 365  
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 7,045 350
Options (change) 6,405 291
Destination 825 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $64,020 $31,745
Total Invoice $59,170 $29,566

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,672
Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$64,020$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,020$29,525
Total Invoice$59,170$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-2,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,170$27,498

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,355$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,068

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in110.4 in
Length178.2 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height55.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.9 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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