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

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Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,190

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $13,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,676

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $12,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $43,415 $42,020
Advanced Technology Package 2,000      
Cargo cover 150 150    
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Convenience Tier     850 850
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Heated second row seats     350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Advanced Technology Package 1,868      
Cargo cover 120 120    
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Convenience Tier     780 780
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Heated second row seats     320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Options (change) 2,150 150 9,790 9,790
Options (change) 1,988 120 9,005 9,005
Destination 940 940 995 995
Total Price $42,190 $45,490 $56,735 $55,235
Total Invoice $39,676 $42,723 $53,415 $52,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,677
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$42,190$45,490$56,735$55,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,670-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,190$44,315$55,065$53,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$1,600$0
Total Invoice$39,676$42,723$53,415$52,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,104-1,572-1,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,676$41,619$51,843$50,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,943$1,490$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,865$8,040$8,535$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,670$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,104-1,572-1,667

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelSorento3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in110.6 in
Length187.4 in182.0 in
Width74.4 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested195075%
Total Not Requested65025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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