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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,190

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $7,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,676

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $5,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesSorentoSorento
Trim328iSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $34,680 $36,748 $41,663
Cold Weather Package 900    
Premium Package 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
App support 250    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Convenience Package 2,350    
Advanced Technology Package   2,000  
Cargo cover   150 150
Cold Weather Package 820    
Premium Package 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
App support 230    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Convenience Package 2,140    
Advanced Technology Package   1,868  
Cargo cover   120 120
Options (change) 10,950 2,150 150
Options (change) 9,920 1,988 120
Destination 895 940 940
Total Price $49,345 $42,190 $45,490
Total Invoice $45,495 $39,676 $42,723

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,549
Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesSorentoSorento
Trim328iSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$49,345$42,190$45,490
Adjustments for Features0-5,030-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,345$37,160$39,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,125
Total Invoice$45,495$39,676$42,723
Adjustments for Features0-4,730-5,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,495$34,946$36,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesSorentoSorento
Trim328iSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,435$8,465$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,730-5,828

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122018
Model3-SeriesSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.4 in
Length178.2 in187.4 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.838.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

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