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Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $17,605 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
Options (change) 2,100 1,570 575 575
Options (change) 1,834 1,462 536 536
Destination 590 975 975 975
Total Price $21,790 $38,545 $42,050 $52,950
Total Invoice $20,029 $35,917 $39,177 $49,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,609
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT4S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,790$38,545$42,050$52,950
Adjustments for Features0-5,665-7,065-11,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$32,880$34,985$41,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105$8,755
Total Invoice$20,029$35,917$39,177$49,313
Adjustments for Features0-5,279-6,582-10,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$30,638$32,595$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,957$8,137

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelOptimaA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Climate Control 
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 with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD player$125   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
LED headlights   $1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,625$7,290$8,690$12,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,665$7,065$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,279-6,582-10,538

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.0 in
Length185.8 in186.1 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height55.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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