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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: $35,985

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaX3
TrimSXSX LimitedM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $54,300
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $51,180
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Driving Assistance Package     900
Premium Tier     2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Temporary spare tire     150
Sunshades, second row     250
Apple CarPlay support     300
Heated second row seats     350
Cooled or ventilated front seats     350
Leather seating surfaces     1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Driving Assistance Package     830
Premium Tier     2,715
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505
Temporary spare tire     140
Sunshades, second row     230
Apple CarPlay support     275
Heated second row seats     320
Cooled or ventilated front seats     320
Leather seating surfaces     1,565
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105
Options (change) 8,235 350 8,700
Options (change) 7,513 291 8,005
Destination 895 895 995
Total Price $35,985 $37,335 $63,995
Total Invoice $33,431 $34,667 $60,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,806
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaX3
TrimSXSX LimitedM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/50-19
Total Price$35,985$37,335$63,995
Adjustments for Features0-875-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,985$36,460$57,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,431$34,667$60,180
Adjustments for Features0-812-5,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$33,855$54,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaX3
TrimSXSX LimitedM40i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
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
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,175$9,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-5,943

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172018
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
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
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 sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested435084%
Total Not Requested80016%
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 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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

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