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Kia Optima vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaX3
TrimSXM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $54,300
Base Invoice $28,380 $51,180
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 3,350 8,100
Options (change) 3,018 7,455
Destination 895 995
Total Price $34,745 $63,395
Total Invoice $32,293 $59,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,322
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaX3
TrimSXM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-19
Total Price$34,745$63,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$57,000
Total Invoice$32,293$59,630
Adjustments for Features0-6,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$53,615

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaX3
TrimSXM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Upholstered instrument panel $300
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$3,100$9,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,015

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.8 in
Length191.1 in185.9 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.962.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

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