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Kia Optima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,895

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,260

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,500 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $28,380 $39,618 $50,592
Technology Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Limited Package 2,100    
Cargo net 50 80 80
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo mat   170 170
Technology Package 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Limited Package 1,925    
Cargo net 42 74 74
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo mat   158 158
Options (change) 5,500 12,025 8,325
Options (change) 4,985 11,186 7,744
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $36,895 $55,600 $63,700
Total Invoice $34,260 $51,779 $59,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,928
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,895$55,600$63,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,895$50,670$58,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450
Total Invoice$34,260$51,779$59,311
Adjustments for Features0-4,591-5,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,260$47,188$54,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,927

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,425$10,355$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,591-5,196

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in111.2 in
Length191.1 in186.3 in
Width73.2 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.935.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested72528%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested191560%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122542%
Total Not Requested171558%

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