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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: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelSorentoSorentoi3
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $44,450
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $42,020
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo cover 120 120  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 2,150 150 4,050
Options (change) 1,988 120 3,725
Destination 940 940 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,190 $45,490 $41,995
Total Invoice $39,676 $42,723 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,301
Model Year201820182017
ModelSorentoSorentoi3
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19155/70-19
Total Price$42,190$45,490$41,995
Adjustments for Features-6,100-7,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,090$38,215$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$39,676$42,723$39,240
Adjustments for Features-5,737-6,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,939$35,891$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,952$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182017
ModelSorentoSorentoi3
TrimSX V6SX Limited 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 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$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$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
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$12,315$13,490$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,100$7,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,737-6,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelSorentoi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in101.2 in
Length187.4 in157.4 in
Width74.4 in69.9 in
Height66.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 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 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft311.8 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 wheel100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested125074%
Total Not Requested44026%

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