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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: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,676

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $2,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $34,600
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $31,665
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Premium Package     2,900
Steering-linked headlights     800
Navigation system     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Heated front seats     500
Sunshades, second row     250
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio     595
Adaptive cruise control     2,200
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo cover 120 120  
Premium Package     2,640
Steering-linked headlights     730
Navigation system     1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Heated front seats     455
Sunshades, second row     230
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio     540
Adaptive cruise control     2,000
Options (change) 2,150 150 10,570
Options (change) 1,988 120 9,620
Destination 940 940 695
Total Price $42,190 $45,490 $45,865
Total Invoice $39,676 $42,723 $41,980

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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: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,235
Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$42,190$45,490$45,865
Adjustments for Features-4,180-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,010$40,710$45,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$39,676$42,723$41,980
Adjustments for Features-3,931-4,4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,745$38,234$41,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,489$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182006
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
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 spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,325$8,925$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,931-4,4890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182006
ModelSorento3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.4 in108.7 in
Length187.4 in178.2 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65025%
Total Not Requested195075%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested237583%
Total Not Requested50017%

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