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BMW i3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,002

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Modeli3Optima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $30,500
Base Invoice $39,690 $28,380
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Technology Package   3,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Technology Package   2,727
Options (change) 3,050 3,000
Options (change) 2,775 2,727
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $34,395
Total Invoice $35,960 $32,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,261
Model Year20162018
Modeli3Optima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-18
Total Price$38,945$34,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$29,770
Total Invoice$35,960$32,002
Adjustments for Features0-4,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$27,699

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
Modeli3Optima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,303

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
Modeli3Optima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in110.4 in
Length157.4 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height62.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested49029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested120039%

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