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BMW i3 vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,890

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $30

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
Modeli3SorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $39,690 $26,490 $31,125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Limited Package   2,000  
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
AWD   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Limited Package   1,785  
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
AWD   1,610 1,595
Options (change) 550 7,240 1,940
Options (change) 500 6,535 1,790
Destination 995 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $35,990 $35,890
Total Invoice $33,685 $33,825 $33,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,476
Model Year201620122012
Modeli3SorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,445$35,990$35,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,975-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$30,015$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435
Total Invoice$33,685$33,825$33,715
Adjustments for Features0-5,616-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$28,209$28,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$396

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620122012
Modeli3SorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$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  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,100$11,075$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,975$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,616-5,110

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162012
Modeli3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in183.9 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height62.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35010%
Total Not Requested310090%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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