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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptima2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimEX230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,100 $34,800 $45,300 $53,500
Base Invoice $17,605 $33,045 $42,810 $50,435
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Sunroof   900 0 1,050
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450  
M Sport Design   3,800    
Wood trim     0  
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Sunroof   830 0 965
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335  
M Sport Design   3,495    
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 2,100 6,700 2,000 1,600
Options (change) 1,834 6,165 1,840 1,470
Destination 590 995 995 995
Total Price $21,790 $42,495 $48,295 $56,095
Total Invoice $20,029 $40,205 $45,645 $52,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,163
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptima2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimEX230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4248hp I4335hp I6365hp I6
TransmissionT4T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/40-18225/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$21,790$42,495$48,295$56,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,355-6,705-6,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$36,140$41,590$49,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,450$13,010
Total Invoice$20,029$40,205$45,645$52,900
Adjustments for Features0-6,013-6,337-6,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$34,192$39,308$46,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,116$12,159

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptima2-Series2-Series2-Series
TrimEX230iM240iM2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat $150  
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog lights$125   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,675$8,030$8,380$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,355$6,705$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,013-6,337-6,549

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelOptima2-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in105.9 in
Length185.8 in174.7 in
Width71.5 in69.8 in
Height55.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Wood trim300No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested53021%
Total Not Requested205079%

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