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Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,990

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $17,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,825

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $16,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelSorentoSorentoX3
TrimEX V6SX V6xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $46,800
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $43,735
Premium Package 3,300   2,200
Limited Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 125 125  
Floor mats 115 115  
AWD 1,700 1,700  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Driver Assistance Package     950
Navigation system     1,950
Text dictation     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Heated front seats     500
Premium Package 2,945   2,000
Limited Package 1,785    
Cargo cover 100 100  
Floor mats 95 95  
AWD 1,610 1,595  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Driver Assistance Package     865
Navigation system     1,775
Text dictation     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 7,240 3,440 6,150
Options (change) 6,535 3,130 5,595
Destination 800 800 995
Total Price $35,990 $37,390 $53,945
Total Invoice $33,825 $35,055 $50,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,088
Model Year201220122016
ModelSorentoSorentoX3
TrimEX V6SX V6xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6276hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$35,990$37,390$53,945
Adjustments for Features0-665-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,725$51,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$33,825$35,055$50,325
Adjustments for Features0-623-2,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,825$34,432$47,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122016
ModelSorentoSorentoX3
TrimEX V6SX V6xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,940$7,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-2,412

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
ModelSorentoX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length183.9 in183.8 in
Width74.2 in74.1 in
Height67.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft363.3 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 sound250Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested310090%
Total Not Requested35010%
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 X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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