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Kia Optima vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $25,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaZ4
TrimSXsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,500 $57,500
Base Invoice $24,760 $53,580
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Technology Package   2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Technology Package   2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Wood trim   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 7,650 3,650
Options (change) 6,822 3,325
Destination 750 995
Total Price $34,900 $62,145
Total Invoice $32,332 $57,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,956
Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaZ4
TrimSXsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine274hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,900$62,145
Adjustments for Features0-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$57,195
Total Invoice$32,332$57,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$53,288

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaZ4
TrimSXsDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,400$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,612

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase110.0 in98.3 in
Length190.7 in166.9 in
Width72.1 in70.5 in
Height57.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested72524%
Total Not Requested228076%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested70083%
Total Not Requested14017%

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