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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: $36,845

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,218

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335iSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $30,500
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $28,380
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550 3,000
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Cold Weather Package 1,350 1,350  
Parking Package 1,550 1,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
App support 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Universal garage door opener     350
Limited Package     2,100
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320 2,727
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Cold Weather Package 1,230 1,230  
Parking Package 1,410 1,410  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
App support 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Universal garage door opener     291
Limited Package     1,925
Options (change) 12,850 10,250 5,450
Options (change) 11,695 9,330 4,943
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $48,645 $53,545 $36,845
Total Invoice $44,880 $49,415 $34,218

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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: $15,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,908
Model Year201220122018
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335iSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$48,645$53,545$36,845
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,645$53,245$33,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$44,880$49,415$34,218
Adjustments for Features0-277-3,246
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,880$49,138$30,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122018
Model3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328i335iSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,770$5,070$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-3,246

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested350092%
Total Not Requested3008%
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 seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%
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 seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Parking Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested97532%
Total Not Requested210068%

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