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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelX3Optima
TrimxDrive30iEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,400 $19,895
Base Invoice $36,250 $18,510
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Premium Package   1,300
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Rear spoiler   200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Aluminum trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Premium Package   1,160
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 2,500 3,550
Options (change) 2,275 3,150
Destination 825 675
Total Price $42,725 $24,120
Total Invoice $39,350 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,224
Model Year20092008
ModelX3Optima
TrimxDrive30iEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6162hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$42,725$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,780$24,120
Total Invoice$39,350$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,559$22,335

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelX3Optima
TrimxDrive30iEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Cargo Management 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,970$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7910

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelX3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in107.1 in
Length179.7 in186.4 in
Width73.0 in71.1 in
Height66.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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