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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $12,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $12,265

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Model Year201820182018201820182015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $35,500
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $33,140
Shadow Sport Design 600   600      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350    
M Sport Design       0    
Executive Package         4,100  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof         0  
Shadow Sport Design 550   550      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690    
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460 460  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320    
M Sport Design       0    
Executive Package         3,770  
Wood trim         0  
Sunroof         0  
Options (change) 8,340 7,740 8,340 5,990 5,150 0
Options (change) 7,670 7,120 7,670 5,510 4,735 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $51,085 $48,985 $50,934 $55,935 $71,645 $36,325
Total Invoice $48,775 $46,230 $47,754 $52,710 $67,325 $33,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,761
Model Year201820182018201820182015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6274hp I4
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$51,085$48,985$50,934$55,935$71,645$36,325
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-1,275-1,275-2,950-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,835$48,985$49,659$54,660$68,695$35,795
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$674$5,675$19,710$0
Total Invoice$48,775$46,230$47,754$52,710$67,325$33,965
Adjustments for Features-1,1930-1,195-1,201-2,772-496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,582$46,230$46,559$51,509$64,553$33,469
Cost Above Minimum$1,352$0$329$5,279$18,323$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018201820182015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesOptima
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system    $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Around view cameras    $500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports     $0
Wide-view front camera    $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration     $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents     $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$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 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0$0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers    $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Speaker lights     $100
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
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  $100
Total Value of Features$7,270$6,020$7,295$7,295$8,970$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$1,275$1,275$2,950$530
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1930-1,195-1,201-2,772-496

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.0 in
Length182.5 in190.7 in
Width71.3 in72.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%
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
BMW 3-Series 330i

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%
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
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%
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
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55023%
Total Not Requested185077%

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