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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: $17,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelX3Optima
TrimxDrive35iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,950 $26,500
Base Invoice $40,615 $24,760
Premium Package 3,450 2,950
Navigation system 2,150 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated second row seats 450  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package 3,140 2,635
Navigation system 1,955 1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated second row seats 410  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 7,650 7,650
Options (change) 6,960 6,822
Destination 895 750
Total Price $52,495 $34,900
Total Invoice $48,470 $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: $13,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,805
Model Year20132012
ModelX3Optima
TrimxDrive35iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6274hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$52,495$34,900
Adjustments for Features-3,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,885$34,900
Total Invoice$48,470$32,332
Adjustments for Features-3,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,137$32,332

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelX3Optima
TrimxDrive35iSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,610$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelX3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in110.0 in
Length183.0 in190.7 in
Width74.1 in72.1 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145067%
Total Not Requested71533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested75074%
Total Not Requested26526%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested212571%
Total Not Requested88029%

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