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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelX3Optima
Trim3.0iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,800 $26,500
Base Invoice $33,670 $24,760
Premium Package 1,800 2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,800 1,400
Heated front seats 500  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package 1,640 2,635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Navigation system 1,640 1,250
Heated front seats 455  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 5,375 7,650
Options (change) 4,895 6,822
Destination 695 750
Total Price $42,870 $34,900
Total Invoice $39,260 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,681
Model Year20062012
ModelX3Optima
Trim3.0iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,870$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,600$34,900
Total Invoice$39,260$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,013$32,332

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Optima
Trim3.0iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,495$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelX3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in110.0 in
Length179.7 in190.7 in
Width73.0 in72.1 in
Height66.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested180060%
Total Not Requested120540%

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