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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: $31,185

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $36,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,051

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $33,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
Model3-SeriesOptimaOptima
TrimM3SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $51,630 $25,023 $33,481
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    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Sunroof 1,050    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
SX Base Package   3,085  
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    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Sunroof 955    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 10,075 3,435 350
Options (change) 9,175 3,133 291
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $68,150 $31,185 $37,335
Total Invoice $62,980 $29,051 $34,667

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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: $36,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,056
Model Year201120172017
Model3-SeriesOptimaOptima
TrimM3SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$68,150$31,185$37,335
Adjustments for Features-9450-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,205$31,185$31,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$62,980$29,051$34,667
Adjustments for Features-8730-5,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,107$29,051$29,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$347

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120172017
Model3-SeriesOptimaOptima
TrimM3SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,645$4,700$10,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-8730-5,269

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165078%
Total Not Requested47522%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested127549%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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