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Kia Seltos vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Seltos vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,385

Kia Seltos SX   
Difference: $23,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosX3X3
TrimSXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,990 $42,450 $54,300
Floor mats 130    
Cargo mat 95    
Sunroof 700    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295    
Driving Assistance Package   900 900
Premium Tier   3,300 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear   750  
Convenience Tier   2,850  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Apple CarPlay support   300 300
Floor mats 0    
Cargo mat 0    
Sunroof 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Driving Assistance Package   830 830
Premium Tier   3,035 2,715
Obstacle detection, rear   690  
Convenience Tier   2,620  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Apple CarPlay support   275 275
Options (change) 1,220 10,500 6,550
Options (change) 0 9,660 6,030
Destination 1,175 995 995
Total Price $30,385 $53,945 $61,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Seltos SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,524
Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosX3X3
TrimSXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$30,385$53,945$61,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,370-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$49,575$56,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,950

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Features Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. BMW X3

Model Year202120182018
ModelSeltosX3X3
TrimSXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, front $25$25
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Side collision intervention $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle exit intervention$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000 $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,525$11,895$12,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,370$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,116-5,007

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Seltos vs. BMW X3

Model Year20212018
ModelSeltosX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in112.8 in
Length172.0 in185.9 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height63.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,088 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.6 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.8 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware150Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested124057%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware150Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

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