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Kia Optima vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,536

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $108,366

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,010

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $100,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $140,700
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $130,125
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Technology Package     3,000  
Giga World       2,000
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Technology Package     2,727  
Giga World       1,820
Options (change) 350 350 3,350 2,000
Options (change) 291 291 3,018 1,820
Destination 895 895 895 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 -3,793
Total Price $32,235 $31,536 $34,745 $139,902
Total Invoice $29,938 $29,010 $32,293 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,810
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$32,235$31,536$34,745$139,902
Adjustments for Features-3000-6,390-7,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,935$31,536$28,355$132,337
Cost Above Minimum$3,580$3,181$0$0
Total Invoice$29,938$29,010$32,293$129,147
Adjustments for Features-2790-5,939-6,983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,659$29,010$26,354$122,164
Cost Above Minimum$3,305$2,656$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i8

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimai8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger $0 $0
7 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150
Handwriting recognition   $200
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats$300 $300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,800$10,190$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$6,390$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments-2790-5,939-6,983

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182016
ModelOptimai8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in184.9 in
Width73.2 in76.5 in
Height57.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 Requested162553%
Total Not Requested145047%

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