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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,335

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $2,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,348

Kia Cadenza Technology   
Difference: $2,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3CadenzaCadenza
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3TechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,200 $42,900 $39,290 $44,690
Base Invoice $29,016 $39,898 $36,328 $41,320
Sport Package 650      
Prestige Package 8,950 5,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Cargo net 150 150 50 50
Cargo mat 155 155 95  
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Sport Package 606      
Prestige Package 8,325 5,116    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Cargo net 139 139 42 42
Cargo mat 144 144 78  
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Options (change) 11,125 7,025 145 50
Options (change) 10,349 6,534 120 42
Destination 950 950 900 900
Total Price $43,275 $50,875 $40,335 $45,640
Total Invoice $40,315 $47,382 $37,348 $42,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Technology
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,823
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3CadenzaCadenza
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3TechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7S6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$43,275$50,875$40,335$45,640
Adjustments for Features-155-2,7050-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,120$48,170$40,335$43,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0$3,105
Total Invoice$40,315$47,382$37,348$42,262
Adjustments for Features-144-2,5190-2,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,171$44,863$37,348$40,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,692$0$2,877

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3CadenzaCadenza
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3TechnologyLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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 collision prevention  $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support  $0$0
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
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$5,255$7,805$5,100$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$155$2,705$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-144-2,5190-2,037

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Cadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.4 in
Length175.4 in195.7 in
Width70.7 in73.6 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,634 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested442565%
Total Not Requested236535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested257557%
Total Not Requested191543%

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