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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: $33,520

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,861

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $1,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli3SorentoSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Cargo cover   125 125 125
AWD   1,800 1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Cargo cover   104 104 104
AWD   1,708 1,693 1,693
Options (change) 550 1,925 1,925 1,925
Options (change) 500 1,812 1,797 1,797
Destination 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $33,520 $39,520 $42,720
Total Invoice $33,685 $31,861 $37,212 $40,232

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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: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,177
Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli3SorentoSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$36,445$33,520$39,520$42,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-7,350-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$31,045$32,170$34,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125$3,485
Total Invoice$33,685$31,861$37,212$40,232
Adjustments for Features0-2,353-6,921-7,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$29,508$30,291$32,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$783$3,011

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli3SorentoSorentoSorento
TrimBaseEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50 $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,700$8,175$13,050$13,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$7,350$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,353-6,921-7,713

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162015
Modeli3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length157.4 in184.4 in
Width69.9 in74.2 in
Height62.1 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,894 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.4 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
2.836.9 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
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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