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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $19,895
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $18,510
Premium Package 3,600   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package 3,275   1,160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Options (change) 5,700 3,550 3,350
Options (change) 5,185 3,230 2,990
Destination 895 895 675
Total Price $41,495 $46,845 $23,920
Total Invoice $38,370 $43,315 $22,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,873
Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6162hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$41,495$46,845$23,920
Adjustments for Features-1,430-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,065$45,115$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0
Total Invoice$38,370$43,315$22,175
Adjustments for Features-1,322-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,048$41,715$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,667$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122008
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335iEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,680$3,980$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,322-1,6000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.1 in
Length182.5 in186.4 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested120032%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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