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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: $7,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,676

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $5,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $37,500
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $34,680
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     1,900
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Roof rails     100
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Convenience Package     2,350
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo cover 120 120  
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,730
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Roof rails     90
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Convenience Package     2,140
Options (change) 2,150 150 10,950
Options (change) 1,988 120 9,920
Destination 940 940 895
Total Price $42,190 $45,490 $49,345
Total Invoice $39,676 $42,723 $45,495

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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: $12,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,549
Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,190$45,490$49,345
Adjustments for Features-5,030-6,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,160$39,285$49,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$39,676$42,723$45,495
Adjustments for Features-4,730-5,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,946$36,895$45,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820182012
ModelSorentoSorento3-Series
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
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$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,465$9,640$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$6,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,730-5,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,705 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.4 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 wheel100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested185071%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested24022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

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