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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: $34,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,002

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimai3
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,500 $41,350
Base Invoice $28,380 $38,220
Technology Package 3,000  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Technology Package 2,727  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 3,000 3,400
Options (change) 2,727 3,095
Destination 895 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,395 $38,175
Total Invoice $32,002 $34,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,972
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimai3
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$34,395$38,175
Adjustments for Features-5,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$38,175
Total Invoice$32,002$34,740
Adjustments for Features-5,2340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,768$34,740

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimai3
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,265$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,494 lb.2,634 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested49029%

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