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BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOptima
Trim525i530i550iM5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $24,760
Premium Package 2,000 1,800     2,950
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800   1,400
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 350  
Cold Weather Package 750 750 750    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Limited Package         3,300
Premium Package 1,820 1,640     2,635
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640   1,250
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 320  
Cold Weather Package 685 685 685    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Limited Package         2,937
Options (change) 7,770 6,770 5,770 3,220 7,650
Options (change) 7,075 6,165 5,255 2,930 6,822
Destination 695 695 695 695 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $50,965 $54,265 $63,865 $88,115 $34,900
Total Invoice $46,625 $49,630 $58,365 $80,695 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,391
Model Year20062006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOptima
Trim525i530i550iM5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$50,965$54,265$63,865$88,115$34,900
Adjustments for Features00-400-3,265-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,965$54,265$63,465$84,850$33,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,500$33,885$0
Total Invoice$46,625$49,630$58,365$80,695$32,332
Adjustments for Features00-366-2,990-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,625$49,630$57,999$77,705$31,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$11,374$31,080$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006200620062012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesOptima
Trim525i530i550iM5SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player    $50
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Speaker lights    $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,715$3,715$4,115$6,980$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$400$3,265$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments00-366-2,990-1,098

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in110.0 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width72.7 in72.1 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested215572%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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