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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: $28,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelX3OptimaOptima
TrimM40iSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,300 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $51,180 $25,023 $33,481
Driving Assistance Package 900    
Premium Tier 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Temporary spare tire 150    
Sunshades, second row 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700    
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350    
Heated second row seats 350    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Driving Assistance Package 830    
Premium Tier 2,715    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Temporary spare tire 140    
Sunshades, second row 230    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565    
Apple CarPlay support 275    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320    
Heated second row seats 320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 8,700 8,235 350
Options (change) 8,005 7,513 291
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $63,995 $35,985 $37,335
Total Invoice $60,180 $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: $21,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,806
Model Year201820172017
ModelX3OptimaOptima
TrimM40iSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine355hp I6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,995$35,985$37,335
Adjustments for Features-6,3200-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,675$35,985$36,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$60,180$33,431$34,667
Adjustments for Features-5,9430-812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,237$33,431$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$424

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820172017
ModelX3OptimaOptima
TrimM40iSXSX 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,620$3,300$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,320$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9430-812

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelX3Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.8 in110.4 in
Length185.9 in191.1 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in
Height66.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

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 plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested242593%
Total Not Requested1757%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested435084%
Total Not Requested80016%

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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