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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,190

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,058

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $6,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelA3 / S3CadenzaCadenza
TrimS3PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $35,990 $44,090
Base Invoice $38,224 $33,739 $40,805
Advanced Technology Package 1,400    
Prestige Package 5,900    
Cargo net 150 50 50
Cargo mat 155    
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Technology Package   3,100  
Luxury Plus Package   3,200  
Advanced Technology Package 1,302    
Prestige Package 5,488    
Cargo net 139 40 40
Cargo mat 144    
Rear side airbags 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511    
Technology Package   2,820  
Luxury Plus Package   2,609  
Options (change) 8,505 6,350 50
Options (change) 7,909 5,469 40
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $50,500 $43,190 $44,990
Total Invoice $47,028 $40,058 $41,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,571
Model Year201520162016
ModelA3 / S3CadenzaCadenza
TrimS3PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$50,500$43,190$44,990
Adjustments for Features-3,6500-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,850$43,190$43,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$47,028$40,058$41,695
Adjustments for Features-3,3990-1,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,629$40,058$40,351
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$293

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201520162016
ModelA3 / S3CadenzaCadenza
TrimS3PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$9,665$6,015$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3990-1,344

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Cadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.0 in
Length175.4 in195.5 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested195056%
Total Not Requested155044%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested41532%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
First-aid kit15No
Wiper de-icer25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested151568%

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