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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: $40,335

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,348

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $9,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3CadenzaCadenza
TrimS3TechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $39,527 $36,328 $41,320
Prestige Package 6,150    
Cargo mat 155 95  
Cargo net 150 50 50
Rear side airbags 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Prestige Package 5,718    
Cargo mat 144 78  
Cargo net 139 42 42
Rear side airbags 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Options (change) 7,380 145 50
Options (change) 6,862 120 42
Destination 925 900 900
Total Price $50,805 $40,335 $45,640
Total Invoice $47,314 $37,348 $42,262

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,392
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3CadenzaCadenza
TrimS3TechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$50,805$40,335$45,640
Adjustments for Features-1,6900-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,115$40,335$43,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,105
Total Invoice$47,314$37,348$42,262
Adjustments for Features-1,5740-2,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,740$37,348$40,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,877

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3CadenzaCadenza
TrimS3TechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $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, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,365$5,675$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5740-2,037

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Cadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in195.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested317575%
Total Not Requested107525%

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