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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,200 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $24,480 $48,360 $64,728
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,000    
Navigation Plus Package   3,050 4,000
Comfort Package   1,100 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,790    
Navigation Plus Package   2,837 3,720
Comfort Package   1,024 744
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467
Options (change) 4,000 4,650 5,300
Options (change) 3,575 4,328 4,931
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $30,950 $57,545 $75,795
Total Invoice $28,805 $53,583 $70,554

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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: $24,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,911
Model Year201120142014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$30,950$57,545$75,795
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$55,540$70,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,750
Total Invoice$28,805$53,583$70,554
Adjustments for Features0-1,867-5,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$51,716$65,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,714

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$6,105$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,867-5,124

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

Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in108.3 in
Length190.7 in182.1 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%

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

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested54037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested109054%

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