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Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $95,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $88,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaA8 / S8
TrimEXS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $115,900
Base Invoice $17,605 $107,788
Leather Package 1,000  
Rear spoiler 220  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Leather Package 890  
Rear spoiler 169  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Options (change) 2,100 0
Options (change) 1,834 0
Destination 590 975
Total Price $21,790 $116,875
Total Invoice $20,029 $108,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,114
Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaA8 / S8
TrimEXS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4605hp V8
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15275/35-21
Total Price$21,790$116,875
Adjustments for Features0-17,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$99,015
Total Invoice$20,029$108,763
Adjustments for Features0-16,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$92,143

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaA8 / S8
TrimEXS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,725$19,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in117.8 in
Length185.8 in202.6 in
Width71.5 in76.7 in
Height55.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.2 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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