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

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

Lowest Total Price: $32,690

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $5,137

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,770

Kia Sorento EX V6   
Difference: $4,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SorentoSorento
TrimA3 e-tronEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $36,736 $26,490 $31,125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo net 155 50 50
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metal pedals 195    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Interior ambient lighting   350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo net 144 40 40
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metal pedals 182    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Interior ambient lighting   300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 1,520 3,940 1,790
Options (change) 1,416 3,480 1,575
Destination 975 800 800
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,827 $32,690 $35,740
Total Invoice $34,959 $30,770 $33,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,027
Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SorentoSorento
TrimA3 e-tronEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$37,827$32,690$35,740
Adjustments for Features0-890-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,827$31,800$33,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,640
Total Invoice$34,959$30,770$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-838-2,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$29,932$31,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3SorentoSorento
TrimA3 e-tronEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small $5 
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,215$7,105$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-838-2,156

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Sorento
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length169.8 in183.9 in
Width70.3 in74.2 in
Height56.1 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.937.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130038%
Total Not Requested215062%

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