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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelX3X3Optima
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $20,995
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $19,620
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Premium Package   3,450 2,200
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,075
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Premium Package   3,140 1,960
Options (change) 6,540 7,190 3,400
Options (change) 5,955 6,545 3,035
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $44,165 $49,115 $25,090
Total Invoice $40,840 $45,385 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,403
Model Year201120112010
ModelX3X3Optima
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6175hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$44,165$49,115$25,090
Adjustments for Features-4,420-6,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,745$42,880$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,135$0
Total Invoice$40,840$45,385$23,350
Adjustments for Features-4,087-5,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,753$39,624$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,871$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112010
ModelX3X3Optima
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$7,570$9,385$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,420$6,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,087-5,7610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModelX3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.1 in
Length183.0 in189.0 in
Width74.1 in71.1 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested184062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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