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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: $34,290

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $16,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,215

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $15,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimEX V6SX V6328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $39,920 $41,300
Premium Package 3,300   1,700 1,700
Limited Package 2,000      
Cargo cover 125 125    
Floor mats 115 115    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Premium Package 2,945   1,545 1,545
Limited Package 1,785      
Cargo cover 100 100    
Floor mats 95 95    
Panoramic sunroof   1,340    
Navigation system     1,775 1,775
Luxury Package     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 5,540 1,740 7,100 7,100
Options (change) 4,925 1,535 6,460 6,460
Destination 800 800 995 995
Total Price $34,290 $35,690 $50,745 $52,245
Total Invoice $32,215 $33,460 $47,375 $48,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,113
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimEX V6SX V6328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine276hp V6276hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,290$35,690$50,745$52,245
Adjustments for Features0-665-4,335-4,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,290$35,025$46,410$48,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0$1,600
Total Invoice$32,215$33,460$47,375$48,755
Adjustments for Features0-623-4,047-3,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,215$32,837$43,328$44,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$622$0$1,475

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series3-Series
TrimEX V6SX V6328i328d
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
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  
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector $40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio$50 $50$50
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
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
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, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 cluster hood $50  
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,940$8,610$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$4,335$4,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-4,047-3,952

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelSorento3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length183.9 in182.0 in
Width74.2 in71.3 in
Height67.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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