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Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,510

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $15,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,219

Kia Sorento LX   
Difference: $13,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelSorentoi3
TrimLXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,645 $44,450
Base Invoice $21,480 $42,020
Value Package 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Value Package 900  
Floor mats 89  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 1,115 1,700
Options (change) 989 1,565
Destination 750 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,510 $39,645
Total Invoice $23,219 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,545
Model Year20092017
ModelSorentoi3
TrimLXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine242hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16155/70-19
Total Price$24,510$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,510$36,100
Total Invoice$23,219$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,219$33,764

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092017
ModelSorentoi3
TrimLXBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,930$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,316

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092017
ModelSorentoi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in157.4 in
Width73.3 in69.9 in
Height68.1 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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