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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelOptimaOptimai3
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $21,975 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,620 $20,370 $42,020
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 2,200 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package 1,960 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 3,400 3,200 1,700
Options (change) 3,035 2,865 1,565
Destination 695 695 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,090 $25,870 $39,645
Total Invoice $23,350 $23,930 $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: $12,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,234
Model Year201020102017
ModelOptimaOptimai3
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$25,090$25,870$39,645
Adjustments for Features-500-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,040$25,870$37,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$0
Total Invoice$23,350$23,930$37,080
Adjustments for Features-470-1,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,303$23,930$35,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year201020102017
ModelOptimaOptimai3
TrimEXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
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
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,250$4,200$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-1,543

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102017
ModelOptimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.2 in
Length189.0 in157.4 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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