Kia Sorento Kia Sorento 2009 BMW X3 BMW X3 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,135

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $20,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,106

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $19,464

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSorentoX3X3
TrimEXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,345 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $23,600 $40,160 $51,180
Luxury Package 1,500    
Rear spoiler 200    
Class III trailer hitch 340 550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof   1,350  
Luxury Package 1,340    
Rear spoiler 154    
Class III trailer hitch 262 505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565
Panoramic sunroof   1,240  
Options (change) 2,040 4,800 3,450
Options (change) 1,756 4,415 3,175
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $28,135 $48,245 $58,745
Total Invoice $26,106 $45,570 $55,350

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Sorento dealer quotes or BMW X3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,230
Model Year200920182018
ModelSorentoX3X3
TrimEXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine262hp V6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$28,135$48,245$58,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,600-9,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,135$41,645$49,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,100
Total Invoice$26,106$45,570$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-6,234-8,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,106$39,336$46,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,534

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920182018
ModelSorentoX3X3
TrimEXxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $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  
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
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
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Barometer$25  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,045$10,645$13,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,600$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,234-8,480

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092018
ModelSorentoX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in112.8 in
Length180.7 in185.9 in
Width73.3 in74.4 in
Height68.1 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft362.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.