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Kia Optima vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $44,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $42,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptima5-Series
TrimSXSX LimitedM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $73,400
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $68,940
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,700
Luxury Seating Package     1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000
Heated front seats     500
Temporary spare tire     150
Wood trim     0
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,565
Luxury Seating Package     1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery     920
Heated front seats     455
Temporary spare tire     140
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,150 350 6,250
Options (change) 4,671 291 5,750
Destination 850 850 995
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $80,645
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $75,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,176
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptima5-Series
TrimSXSX LimitedM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4456hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,940$37,240$80,645
Adjustments for Features0-300-8,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$36,940$71,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$75,685
Adjustments for Features0-279-8,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$34,297$67,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptima5-Series
TrimSXSX LimitedM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side collision intervention  $200
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$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$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 
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,390$14,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-8,123

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelOptima5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in117.1 in
Length191.1 in194.6 in
Width73.2 in73.5 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested325065%
Total Not Requested175035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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