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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: $21,035

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,560

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,395 $44,450
Base Invoice $18,045 $42,020
Rear spoiler 200  
Sunroof 800 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Rear spoiler 160  
Sunroof 715 920
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 1,000 1,700
Options (change) 875 1,565
Destination 640 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,035 $39,645
Total Invoice $19,560 $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: $13,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,054
Model Year20072017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine161hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16155/70-19
Total Price$21,035$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,035$34,870
Total Invoice$19,560$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-4,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,560$32,614

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heat pump $250
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 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
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$2,550$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,466

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072017
ModelOptimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length186.4 in157.4 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.811.8 ft3

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