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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptimaOptima
Trim328i335iSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Package 3,600 1,900    
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100    
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
BMW Assist 650 650    
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350    
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Parking Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500    
Sport Line   1,700    
Premium Technology Package     4,800  
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Premium Package 3,275 1,730    
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000    
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
BMW Assist 590 590    
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230    
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Parking Package 1,410 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475    
Sport Line   1,545    
Premium Technology Package     4,380  
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 12,850 12,450 5,150 350
Options (change) 11,695 11,350 4,671 291
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $48,645 $55,745 $35,940 $37,240
Total Invoice $44,880 $51,435 $33,386 $34,576

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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: $14,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,324
Model Year2012201220162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptimaOptima
Trim328i335iSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,645$55,745$35,940$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,970-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,645$55,270$33,970$34,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0$1,000
Total Invoice$44,880$51,435$33,386$34,576
Adjustments for Features0-438-1,830-2,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,880$50,997$31,556$32,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,117$0$912

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptimaOptima
Trim328i335iSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
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$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,120$5,595$7,090$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,970$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-438-1,830-2,108

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length182.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested350092%
Total Not Requested3008%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35030%
Total Not Requested80070%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested130026%
Total Not Requested370074%

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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