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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $44,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $42,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptima5-Series
TrimSXSX LimitedM550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $73,400
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $68,940
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
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
Apple CarPlay support     300
Temporary spare tire     150
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
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
Apple CarPlay support     275
Temporary spare tire     140
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,235 350 6,550
Options (change) 7,513 291 6,025
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $35,985 $37,335 $80,945
Total Invoice $33,431 $34,667 $75,960

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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: $36,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,970
Model Year201720172018
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$35,985$37,335$80,945
Adjustments for Features0-875-8,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,985$36,460$72,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,431$34,667$75,960
Adjustments for Features0-812-7,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$33,855$68,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201720172018
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice recorder  $0
Wireless charging station $75 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,490$6,365$13,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$8,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-7,559

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested340066%
Total Not Requested175034%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested242593%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
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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