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Kia Soul vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,310

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $25,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120182018201820182018
ModelSoul5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,650 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Floor mats 135          
Metal pedals 100          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250          
Lighting Package   1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium Tier   2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Driving Assistance Package   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550  
Apple CarPlay support   300 300 300 300 300
Temporary spare tire   150   150 150 150
Heated steering wheel   190 190 190 190  
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Floor mats 0          
Metal pedals 0          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0          
Lighting Package   965 965 965 965  
Premium Tier   2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Driving Assistance Package   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505  
Apple CarPlay support   275 275 275 275 275
Temporary spare tire   140   140 140 140
Heated steering wheel   175 175 175 175  
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 485 6,240 6,090 6,240 6,240 2,650
Options (change) 0 5,740 5,600 5,740 5,740 2,435
Destination 1,175 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $29,310 $59,635 $54,817 $64,935 $69,235 $77,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,837
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,662
Model Year202120182018201820182018
ModelSoul5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionS7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)640, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,310$59,635$54,817$64,935$69,235$77,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,895-2,670-4,045-5,995-7,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$56,740$52,147$60,890$63,240$69,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,593$0$8,743$11,093$16,953

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year202120182018201820182018
ModelSoul5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurbo530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control$25     
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400     
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100     
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0
Wireless charging station$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights$100     
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,950$7,845$7,620$8,995$10,945$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895$2,670$4,045$5,995$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,726-2,500-3,805-5,635-7,463

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20212018
ModelSoul5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in117.1 in
Length165.2 in194.6 in
Width70.9 in73.5 in
Height63.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,803 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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