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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: $22,820

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEXA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,895 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $18,510 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Stability control 650      
Rear spoiler 200      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   450    
Sunshade, rear, power       350
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Stability control 580      
Rear spoiler 160      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467 467
Heated front seats   419    
Sunshade, rear, power       325
Options (change) 2,250 950 500 850
Options (change) 1,990 886 467 792
Destination 675 895 895 895
Total Price $22,820 $40,845 $53,395 $71,345
Total Invoice $21,175 $38,051 $49,722 $66,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,649
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEXA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine162hp I4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$22,820$40,845$53,395$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-4,165-7,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,820$38,455$49,230$63,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,775$24,950
Total Invoice$21,175$38,051$49,722$66,415
Adjustments for Features0-2,227-3,878-7,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,175$35,824$45,844$59,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,020$23,200

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

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEXA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key  $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,125$4,515$6,290$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390$4,165$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,227-3,878-7,391

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 features.

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

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in108.3 in
Length186.4 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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