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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: $28,060

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $20,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,055

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $20,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimEX328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,995 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $23,270 $43,415 $42,020
Luxury Package 1,600    
Rear spoiler 200    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595    
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Convenience Tier   850 850
Luxury Package 1,430    
Rear spoiler 154    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531    
Luxury Design   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Convenience Tier   780 780
Options (change) 2,395 3,350 3,350
Options (change) 2,115 3,080 3,080
Destination 670 995 995
Total Price $28,060 $50,295 $48,795
Total Invoice $26,055 $47,490 $46,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,941
Model Year200620182018
ModelSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimEX328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine192hp V6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionA5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,060$50,295$48,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,415-7,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,060$42,880$41,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$26,055$47,490$46,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,001-7,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,055$40,489$38,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,493$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620182018
ModelSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimEX328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Barometer$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 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
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,930$11,345$11,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,415$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,001-7,099

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelSorento3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.7 in110.6 in
Length179.8 in182.0 in
Width73.3 in71.3 in
Height68.1 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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