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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: $19,870

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,937

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Rio
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $17,755
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $16,962
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295   350
Designer Plus Package       750
Floor mats       120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274   291
Designer Plus Package       692
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 870 870 575 1,220
Options (change) 810 810 536 1,080
Destination 975 975 975 895
Total Price $33,795 $45,495 $56,450 $19,870
Total Invoice $31,499 $42,381 $52,569 $18,937

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,424
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Rio
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3EX
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)225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19185/65-15
Total Price$33,795$45,495$56,450$19,870
Adjustments for Features-4,440-10,040-10,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$35,455$46,035$19,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$16,680$0
Total Invoice$31,499$42,381$52,569$18,937
Adjustments for Features-4,138-9,353-9,6990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,361$33,028$42,870$18,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,667$15,509$0

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

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Rio
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3EX
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
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 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge $75$75 
Compass $0$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,815$12,415$12,790$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$10,040$10,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,138-9,353-9,6990

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

Model Year20182017
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in101.2 in
Length175.4 in172.0 in
Width70.7 in67.7 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,730 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

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