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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: $24,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $23,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaX3
TrimSXxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $48,950
Base Invoice $28,380 $46,205
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
LED headlights   1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Driver Assistance Package   950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Heated front seats   500
Apple CarPlay support   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
LED headlights   1,750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,750
Driver Assistance Package   875
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Heated front seats   460
Apple CarPlay support   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 3,350 9,650
Options (change) 3,018 8,885
Destination 895 995
Total Price $34,745 $59,595
Total Invoice $32,293 $56,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,868
Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaX3
TrimSXxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$34,745$59,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$55,425
Total Invoice$32,293$56,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$52,161

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaX3
TrimSXxDrive35i
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
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,924

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182017
ModelOptimaX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in183.8 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in39.9 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 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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