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BMW i8 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,536

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $108,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,010

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $100,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
Modeli8OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $130,125 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Giga World 2,000      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
Technology Package       3,000
Giga World 1,820      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
Technology Package       2,727
Options (change) 2,000 350 350 3,350
Options (change) 1,820 291 291 3,018
Destination 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax -3,793 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $139,902 $32,235 $31,536 $34,745
Total Invoice $129,147 $29,938 $29,010 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,810
Model Year2016201820182018
Modeli8OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$139,902$32,235$31,536$34,745
Adjustments for Features-7,565-3000-6,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,337$31,935$31,536$28,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,580$3,181$0
Total Invoice$129,147$29,938$29,010$32,293
Adjustments for Features-6,983-2790-5,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,164$29,659$29,010$26,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,305$2,656$0

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201820182018
Modeli8OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  $200
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 $0 
7 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25 
LED headlights$1000  $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats $300 $300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$11,365$4,100$3,800$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,565$300$0$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,983-2790-5,939

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
Modeli8Optima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in110.4 in
Length184.9 in191.1 in
Width76.5 in73.2 in
Height50.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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