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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimai3
TrimSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $26,500 $44,450
Base Invoice $24,480 $24,760 $42,020
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Technology Package   5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 1,790    
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Technology Package   4,465  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 4,000 5,000 1,700
Options (change) 3,575 4,465 1,565
Destination 750 750 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,950 $32,250 $39,645
Total Invoice $28,805 $29,975 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,159
Model Year201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimai3
TrimSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H168hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$30,950$32,250$39,645
Adjustments for Features-950-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$31,300$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0
Total Invoice$28,805$29,975$37,080
Adjustments for Features-884-8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,921$29,092$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,171$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year201120112017
ModelOptimaOptimai3
TrimSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
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 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
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 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 lumbar 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$7,425$7,425$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-884-8830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in157.4 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested155026%
Total Not Requested430074%

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