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Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelOptimaA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSXA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $36,300 $48,610 $66,910
Base Invoice $28,380 $33,761 $45,207 $62,227
Universal garage door opener 350      
Cargo net 50      
S Line Package   900    
Convenience Package   1,700 2,125  
iPod integration   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475  
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear   350 350  
Universal garage door opener 291      
Cargo net 42      
S Line Package   838    
Convenience Package   1,580 1,977  
iPod integration   233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443  
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466  
Obstacle detection, rear   325 325  
Options (change) 400 4,175 3,700 250
Options (change) 333 3,885 3,444 233
Destination 895 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $31,795 $41,250 $54,785 $70,035
Total Invoice $29,608 $38,421 $51,126 $65,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,792
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelOptimaA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSXA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6150, 10215, 10150, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$31,795$41,250$54,785$70,035
Adjustments for Features-2,1250-1,150-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,670$41,250$53,635$69,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,385$27,910
Total Invoice$29,608$38,421$51,126$65,335
Adjustments for Features-1,9790-1,073-816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,629$38,421$50,053$64,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,632$26,098

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelOptimaA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimSXA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,815$5,690$6,840$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$0$1,150$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9790-1,073-816

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.6 in
Width73.2 in69.8 in
Height57.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested142585%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested77556%
Total Not Requested60044%

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