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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $19,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $18,088

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Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRio
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $17,500
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $16,675
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         0  
Sunroof 1,050         0  
Cold Weather Package 950            
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200   2,200
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Executive Package           4,300  
Wood trim           0  
Floor mats             95
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         0  
Sunroof 955         0  
Cold Weather Package 865            
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000   2,000
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Executive Package           3,915  
Wood trim           0  
Floor mats             72
Options (change) 6,150 6,300 6,300 5,400 5,400 4,850 2,295
Options (change) 5,595 5,730 5,730 4,910 4,910 4,415 2,072
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 750
Total Price $40,095 $44,795 $46,295 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845 $20,545
Total Invoice $37,585 $41,905 $43,285 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130 $19,497

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,062
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRio
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$40,095$44,795$46,295$50,145$56,545$67,845$20,545
Adjustments for Features-1,095-2,895-4,345-3,845-5,020-6,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,000$41,900$41,950$46,300$51,525$61,775$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$2,950$7,300$12,525$22,775$0
Total Invoice$37,585$41,905$43,285$46,835$52,725$63,130$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1,026-2,708-4,062-3,591-4,681-5,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,559$39,197$39,223$43,244$48,044$57,482$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,638$2,664$6,685$11,485$20,923$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRio
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
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 
Heated steering wheel$100    $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear     $250 
Rearview camera     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
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 
S Voice support$0$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$0 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Headlight washers$50    $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Heated second row seats$200    $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)      $0
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$3,245$5,045$6,495$5,995$7,170$8,220$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$2,895$4,345$3,845$5,020$6,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,026-2,708-4,062-3,591-4,681-5,6480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in101.2 in
Length182.5 in171.9 in
Width71.3 in67.7 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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