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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,082

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $14,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,291

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium   
Difference: $13,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelNiroA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX PremiumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,500 $39,500
Base Invoice $32,744 $36,736
Floor mats 135  
Cargo net 50 155
Prestige Package   8,600
Aluminum roof rails   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Floor mats 108  
Cargo net 42 144
Prestige Package   7,998
Aluminum roof rails   280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 185 9,630
Options (change) 150 8,958
Destination 940 975
Gas Tax -4,543 -4,168
Total Price $31,082 $45,937
Total Invoice $29,291 $42,501

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,771
Model Year20182018
ModelNiroA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX PremiumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 PiH150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,082$45,937
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,082$44,382
Total Invoice$29,291$42,501
Adjustments for Features0-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,291$41,062

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

Model Year20182018
ModelNiroA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPlug-In Hybrid EX PremiumA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,350$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,439

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

Model Year20182018
ModelNiroA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.5 in
Length171.5 in169.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height60.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested225048%
Total Not Requested241552%

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