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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $32,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $29,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $35,500
Base Invoice $51,630 $33,140
Premium Package 2,500  
Convenience Package 2,900  
245/35ZR19 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Folding second row seats 475  
App support 250  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package 2,275  
Convenience Package 2,640  
245/35ZR19 1,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Folding second row seats 430  
App support 230  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 10,925 0
Options (change) 9,945 0
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,000 $36,325
Total Invoice $63,750 $33,965

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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: $34,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,272
Model Year20112015
Model3-SeriesOptima
TrimM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$69,000$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,000$34,735
Total Invoice$63,750$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,750$32,478

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
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 app$25 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,460$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112015
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested150071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122585%
Total Not Requested21515%

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