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Kia Rio vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $16,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $15,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelRio3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $17,627 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Universal garage door opener 350            
Floor mats 130            
Partial leather seating sufaces 500            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Universal garage door opener 291            
Floor mats 104            
Partial leather seating sufaces 460            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   430          
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Wood trim             0
Sunroof             0
Options (change) 980 2,475 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 550
Options (change) 855 2,250 1,820 1,820 1,820 1,820 500
Destination 895 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $20,275 $36,620 $41,345 $42,845 $42,694 $48,795 $65,045
Total Invoice $19,377 $34,425 $38,775 $40,155 $39,699 $45,630 $60,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,882
Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelRio3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$20,275$36,620$41,345$42,845$42,694$48,795$65,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-4,315-4,415-4,440-5,965-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$35,380$37,030$38,430$38,254$42,830$57,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$3,050$2,874$7,450$22,385
Total Invoice$19,377$34,425$38,775$40,155$39,699$45,630$60,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,166-4,047-4,138-4,129-5,578-6,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$33,259$34,728$36,017$35,570$40,052$53,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,469$2,758$2,311$6,793$20,554

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201620162016201620162016
ModelRio3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimEX320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25      
Automatic braking, low-speed$200      
Forward collision warning$200      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Pedestrian detection$50      
Rearview camera$200      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler      $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
Android Auto support$100      
App support$0     $0
Apple CarPlay support$100      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
Media drive      $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years      $0
Navigation system      $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0      
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information      $25
Voice control for nav and audio      $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights     $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats      $200
Interior trim, special color$0      
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450     $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,415$3,655$6,730$6,830$6,855$8,380$9,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$4,315$4,415$4,440$5,965$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,166-4,047-4,138-4,129-5,578-6,782

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182016
ModelRio3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.6 in
Length172.6 in182.5 in
Width67.9 in71.3 in
Height57.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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