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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: $34,290

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,215

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelSorentoSorentoi3
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $42,020
Premium Package 3,300    
Limited Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo cover 125 125  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Premium Package 2,945    
Limited Package 1,785    
Floor mats 95 95  
Cargo cover 100 100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 5,540 1,740 1,700
Options (change) 4,925 1,535 1,565
Destination 800 800 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,290 $35,690 $39,645
Total Invoice $32,215 $33,460 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,543
Model Year201220122017
ModelSorentoSorentoi3
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6276hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18155/70-19
Total Price$34,290$35,690$39,645
Adjustments for Features-2,850-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,440$32,175$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$0
Total Invoice$32,215$33,460$37,080
Adjustments for Features-2,678-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,537$30,165$37,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$628$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220122017
ModelSorentoSorentoi3
TrimEX V6SX V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,850$9,515$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,678-3,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122017
ModelSorentoi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length183.9 in157.4 in
Width74.2 in69.9 in
Height67.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 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 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35010%
Total Not Requested310090%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72562%
Total Not Requested45038%

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