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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $26,500
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $24,760
Sport Plus Design 2,650            
Premium Tier 3,000            
Sunroof 900         0  
Wood trim 500         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Folding second row seats 475            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   1,400
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Premium Package             2,950
Limited Package             3,300
Sport Plus Design 2,435            
Premium Tier 2,760            
Sunroof 830         0  
Wood trim 460         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Folding second row seats 435            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505  
Luxury Design   0 0 0 0    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,250
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610      
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460    
Premium Package             2,635
Limited Package             2,937
Options (change) 9,525 5,950 5,950 5,950 4,200 1,500 7,650
Options (change) 8,760 5,475 5,475 5,475 3,865 1,380 6,822
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $45,420 $48,695 $47,195 $48,544 $54,145 $67,995 $34,900
Total Invoice $42,890 $46,580 $44,585 $45,559 $51,065 $63,970 $32,332

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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: $9,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,733
Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6274hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,420$48,695$47,195$48,544$54,145$67,995$34,900
Adjustments for Features-1,050-1,2500-1,275-1,400-1,225-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,370$47,445$47,195$47,269$52,745$66,770$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$2,825$2,899$8,375$22,400$0
Total Invoice$42,890$46,580$44,585$45,559$51,065$63,970$32,332
Adjustments for Features-992-1,1960-1,197-1,320-1,152-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,898$45,384$44,585$44,362$49,745$62,818$32,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,486$2,687$2,464$7,847$20,920$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182018201820182012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SX
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 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents      $100
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 
Body kit      $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
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 
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Speaker lights      $100
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $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/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels      $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,845$7,045$5,795$7,070$7,195$7,020$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$1,250$0$1,275$1,400$1,225$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-992-1,1960-1,197-1,320-1,152-167

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.0 in
Length182.5 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested97544%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested106548%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested92531%
Total Not Requested208069%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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