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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $18,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $18,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSpectraSpectra
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $14,540 $15,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475              
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600        
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750      
M Sport Design         0      
Sunroof           0 750 750
Wood trim           0    
Rear spoiler             375  
Antilock brakes (ABS)             400 400
Alloy wheels             400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505 505    
Folding second row seats 435              
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550        
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690 690      
M Sport Design         0      
Sunroof           0 675 675
Wood trim           0    
Rear spoiler             325  
Antilock brakes (ABS)             360 360
Alloy wheels             360  
Options (change) 1,025 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,300 550 1,925 1,150
Options (change) 940 1,745 1,745 1,745 1,195 505 1,720 1,035
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,920 $44,645 $43,145 $44,494 $51,245 $67,045 $18,125 $18,250
Total Invoice $35,070 $42,850 $40,855 $41,829 $48,395 $63,095 $16,910 $17,065

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,741
Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSpectraSpectra
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$36,920$44,645$43,145$44,494$51,245$67,045$18,125$18,250
Adjustments for Features-4,710-7,960-6,710-7,985-8,885-10,2250-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,210$36,685$36,435$36,509$42,360$56,820$18,125$18,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,475$4,225$4,299$10,150$24,610$100$0
Total Invoice$35,070$42,850$40,855$41,829$48,395$63,095$16,910$17,065
Adjustments for Features-4,474-7,640-6,354-7,507-8,391-9,6230-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,596$35,210$34,501$34,322$40,004$53,472$16,910$16,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,614$3,905$3,726$9,408$22,876$55$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182018201820182018201820092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSpectraSpectra
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  $150  
5-speed manual      $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100  
Proximity key    $250$250  
Remote app     $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
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  
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$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$0$0$0$0  
Body kit       $0
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0  
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player     $0  
Handwriting recognition     $200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet     $150  
Media drive     $15  
Navigation map updates, three years     $0  
Navigation system     $600  
S Voice support     $0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information     $25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights      $25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
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  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver      $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100  
Heated front seats     $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$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
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100    
Total Value of Features$6,530$9,780$8,530$9,805$10,705$12,045$1,820$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$7,960$6,710$7,985$8,885$10,225$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,474-7,640-6,354-7,507-8,391-9,6230-210

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in102.8 in
Length182.5 in177.2 in
Width71.3 in68.3 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.2 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

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%

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