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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelX3OptimaOptima
TrimxDrive35iSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,700 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $39,465 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Package 3,450    
Technology Package 3,200 4,800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Heated second row seats 450    
Cold Weather Package 700    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
App support 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Premium Package 3,140    
Technology Package 2,910 4,380  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Heated second row seats 410    
Cold Weather Package 635    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
App support 230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 9,200 8,235 350
Options (change) 8,375 7,513 291
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $52,795 $35,985 $37,335
Total Invoice $48,735 $33,431 $34,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,155
Model Year201220172017
ModelX3OptimaOptima
TrimxDrive35iSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,795$35,985$37,335
Adjustments for Features-1,2450-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,550$35,985$36,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$48,735$33,431$34,667
Adjustments for Features-1,1490-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,586$33,431$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220172017
ModelX3OptimaOptima
TrimxDrive35iSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,220$6,975$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,245$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1490-812

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
ModelX3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.4 in
Length183.0 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 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 Legroom36.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested176570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested152580%
Total Not Requested39020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested127549%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested245048%
Total Not Requested270052%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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