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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: $30,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,966

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,140 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,453 $42,020
Premium Package 3,700  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Premium Package 3,372  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 4,050 1,700
Options (change) 3,663 1,565
Destination 850 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,040 $39,645
Total Invoice $27,966 $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: $10,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,315
Model Year20162017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17155/70-19
Total Price$30,040$39,645
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,750$39,645
Total Invoice$27,966$37,080
Adjustments for Features-1,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,765$37,080

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModelOptimai3
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,665$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20162017
ModelOptimai3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in157.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.911.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested112531%
Total Not Requested247569%

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