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Kia Optima vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,921

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $44,450
Base Invoice $17,605 $42,020
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 2,400 1,700
Options (change) 1,964 1,565
Destination 590 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $22,090 $39,645
Total Invoice $20,159 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,683
Model Year20062017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT4A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16155/70-19
Total Price$22,090$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$34,045
Total Invoice$20,159$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-5,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,159$31,842

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,325$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,238

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length185.8 in157.4 in
Width71.5 in69.9 in
Height55.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.611.8 ft3

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