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2022 Kia K5 vs 2021 BMW 3 Series

2021 BMW 3 Series
2021 BMW 3 Series
$41,250MSRP
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2022 Kia K5
2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
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2021 BMW 3 Series
$41,250MSRP
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2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$41,250

MSRP

$23,790

Listings

76

Listings

8

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Great safety ratings

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Unimpressive voice recognition system

  • Can't match the similar Hyundai Sonata for value

2021 BMW 3 Series Reviews Summary

2022 Kia K5 Reviews Summary

Last model year, as part of a redesign of its midsize sedan, Kia changed the car’s name from Optima to K5. Rakishly attractive and an undeniably good value, the new Kia K5 is an appealing choice in a shrinking vehicle segment where it faces fewer rivals with each year that passes. For the 2022 model year, the K5 wears Kia’s redesigned emblems and upper trim levels add standard features.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Engine

1.6L 180 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

180 hp @ 5500 rpm

MPG City

26

MPG City

27

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

37
2021 BMW 3 Series
2021 BMW 3 Series
$41,250MSRP
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2022 Kia K5
2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
Overview
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2021 BMW 3 Series
$41,250MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Kia K5
$23,790MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$41,250
$23,790
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

5.0

4.7

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Comfortable

  • Great safety ratings

Cons

  • Fairly pedestrian performance

  • Unimpressive voice recognition system

  • Can't match the similar Hyundai Sonata for value

Summary
Last model year, as part of a redesign of its midsize sedan, Kia changed the car’s name from Optima to K5. Rakishly attractive and an undeniably good value, the new Kia K5 is an appealing choice in a shrinking vehicle segment where it faces fewer rivals with each year that passes. For the 2022 model year, the K5 wears Kia’s redesigned emblems and upper trim levels add standard features.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 255 hp I4
1.6L 180 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
180 hp @ 5500 rpm
MPG City
26
27
MPG Highway
36
37
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