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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: $41,175

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $3,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,174

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $2,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3CadenzaCadenza
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $34,900 $43,800
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $32,407 $40,488
Sport Package 650      
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo mat 160      
Rear side airbags 350 350    
Cargo net 155 155 50 50
Technology Package     3,300  
Luxury Package     2,100  
Sport Package 606      
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo mat 149      
Rear side airbags 325 325    
Cargo net 144 144 40 40
Technology Package     2,994  
Luxury Package     1,908  
Options (change) 11,640 6,380 5,450 50
Options (change) 9,898 5,935 4,942 40
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $44,565 $51,005 $41,175 $44,675
Total Invoice $40,587 $47,506 $38,174 $41,353

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $464
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3CadenzaCadenza
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$44,565$51,005$41,175$44,675
Adjustments for Features-2,140-4,7500-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,425$46,255$41,175$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$0$2,500
Total Invoice$40,587$47,506$38,174$41,353
Adjustments for Features-1,949-4,4240-926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,638$43,082$38,174$40,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,444$0$2,253

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

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3CadenzaCadenza
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3PremiumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
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 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Boost gauge $75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$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, driver seat$150$150  
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, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$7,995$10,605$5,855$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$4,750$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,949-4,4240-926

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

Model Year20182015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Cadenza
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in112.0 in
Length175.4 in195.5 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,669 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 / 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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested340051%
Total Not Requested329049%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested214052%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120074%
Total Not Requested41526%
Luxury 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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested259084%

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