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BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelX3Optima
TrimM40iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,300 $30,500
Base Invoice $51,180 $28,380
Driving Assistance Package 900  
Premium Tier 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Driving Assistance Package 830  
Premium Tier 2,715  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 8,100 3,350
Options (change) 7,455 3,018
Destination 995 895
Total Price $63,395 $34,745
Total Invoice $59,630 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,322
Model Year20182018
ModelX3Optima
TrimM40iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I6245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19235/45-18
Total Price$63,395$34,745
Adjustments for Features-6,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,000$34,745
Total Invoice$59,630$32,293
Adjustments for Features-6,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,615$32,293

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelX3Optima
TrimM40iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,495$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0150

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelX3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in110.4 in
Length185.9 in191.1 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in
Height66.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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