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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $44,450
Base Invoice $29,670 $25,763 $32,963 $42,020
Technology Package 700 2,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Premium Package   3,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700
Sunroof       1,000
Technology Package 650 2,129    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395      
Premium Package   3,059    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645
Sunroof       920
Options (change) 2,200 5,600 0 1,700
Options (change) 2,045 5,188 0 1,565
Destination 800 800 800 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,995 $33,900 $36,100 $39,645
Total Invoice $32,515 $31,751 $33,763 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,460
Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$34,995$33,900$36,100$39,645
Adjustments for Features-2,250-2,275-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$31,625$32,475$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$0$850$0
Total Invoice$32,515$31,751$33,763$37,080
Adjustments for Features-2,091-2,131-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,424$29,620$30,373$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$804$0$753$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year2014201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai3
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,175$9,200$10,550$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$2,275$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,091-2,131-3,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142017
ModelOptimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.2 in
Length190.7 in157.4 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested3009%
Total Not Requested297591%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%

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