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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,665

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $20,995
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $19,620
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,200
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof 900         0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350            
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750      
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575 575 575 575  
Wood trim           0  
Premium Package             2,200
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,075
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Folding second row seats 435            
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460    
Sunroof 830         0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320            
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690      
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530 530 530 530  
Wood trim           0  
Premium Package             1,960
Options (change) 8,575 7,875 7,875 7,875 4,775 2,075 3,400
Options (change) 7,885 7,245 7,245 7,245 4,395 1,910 3,035
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $44,470 $50,620 $49,120 $50,469 $54,720 $68,570 $25,090
Total Invoice $42,015 $48,350 $46,355 $47,329 $51,595 $64,500 $23,350

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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: $15,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,961
Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6175hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$44,470$50,620$49,120$50,469$54,720$68,570$25,090
Adjustments for Features-3,920-5,795-4,545-5,820-5,545-5,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,550$44,825$44,575$44,649$49,175$63,175$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$4,025$4,099$8,625$22,625$0
Total Invoice$42,015$48,350$46,355$47,329$51,595$64,500$23,350
Adjustments for Features-3,704-5,535-4,289-5,458-5,228-5,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,311$42,815$42,066$41,871$46,367$59,425$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,504$3,755$3,560$8,056$21,114$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals      $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100   
Total Value of Features$5,970$7,845$6,595$7,870$7,595$7,445$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,920$5,795$4,545$5,820$5,545$5,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,704-5,535-4,289-5,458-5,228-5,0750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182010
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.1 in
Length182.5 in189.0 in
Width71.3 in71.1 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested75034%
Total Not Requested147566%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

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