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Kia Optima vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptima2-Series
TrimSX230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,500 $34,800
Base Invoice $28,380 $33,045
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Driving Assistance Package   500
M Sport Design   3,800
Steering-linked headlights   800
Premium Tier   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Apple CarPlay support   300
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Sunroof   900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Driving Assistance Package   645
M Sport Design   3,495
Steering-linked headlights   735
Premium Tier   2,070
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Apple CarPlay support   275
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Sunroof   830
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Options (change) 3,350 12,550
Options (change) 3,018 11,730
Destination 895 995
Total Price $34,745 $48,345
Total Invoice $32,293 $45,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,455
Model Year20182018
ModelOptima2-Series
TrimSX230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4248hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,745$48,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$47,265
Total Invoice$32,293$45,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$44,748

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelOptima2-Series
TrimSX230i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$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 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,022

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelOptima2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in105.9 in
Length191.1 in174.7 in
Width73.2 in69.8 in
Height57.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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 Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested138053%
Total Not Requested120047%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested90064%
Total Not Requested51536%

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