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

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

Lowest Total Price: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Rio
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $17,500
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $16,675
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250      
Metal pedals 195      
Premium Package       2,200
Floor mats       95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233      
Metal pedals 182      
Premium Package       2,000
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 1,020 575 575 2,295
Options (change) 951 536 536 2,072
Destination 975 975 975 750
Total Price $33,945 $45,200 $56,450 $20,545
Total Invoice $31,640 $42,107 $52,569 $19,497

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,311
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Rio
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$33,945$45,200$56,450$20,545
Adjustments for Features-1,965-7,490-7,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,980$37,710$48,485$20,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,730$16,505$0
Total Invoice$31,640$42,107$52,569$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1,832-6,977-7,4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,808$35,130$45,152$19,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,322$15,344$0

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

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Rio
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD player   $125
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$11,040$11,515$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$7,490$7,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,832-6,977-7,4170

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length175.4 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested72524%

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