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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: $34,290

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $16,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,215

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $15,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesSorentoSorento
Trim328i328dEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,650 $44,150 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $39,920 $41,300 $26,490 $31,125
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450    
Premium Package 1,700 1,700 3,300  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Limited Package     2,000  
Floor mats     115 115
Cargo cover     125 125
Panoramic sunroof       1,500
Luxury Package 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320    
Premium Package 1,545 1,545 2,945  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Limited Package     1,785  
Floor mats     95 95
Cargo cover     100 100
Panoramic sunroof       1,340
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 5,540 1,740
Options (change) 6,460 6,460 4,925 1,535
Destination 995 995 800 800
Total Price $50,745 $52,245 $34,290 $35,690
Total Invoice $47,375 $48,755 $32,215 $33,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,113
Model Year2016201620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesSorentoSorento
Trim328i328dEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$50,745$52,245$34,290$35,690
Adjustments for Features-4,335-4,2350-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,410$48,010$34,290$35,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$735
Total Invoice$47,375$48,755$32,215$33,460
Adjustments for Features-4,047-3,9520-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,328$44,803$32,215$32,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$622

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2016201620122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesSorentoSorento
Trim328i328dEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,610$8,510$4,275$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$4,235$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,047-3,9520-623

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162012
Model3-SeriesSorento
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.0 in183.9 in
Width71.3 in74.2 in
Height56.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,621 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%

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