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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $44,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $41,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $70,690 $93,300
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $65,741 $86,771
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350    
Premium Package       3,275 2,800
Adaptive cruise control       2,100 2,100
Satellite radio       550 550
Laminated front side windows       600  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       1,500  
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291    
Premium Package       3,045 2,605
Adaptive cruise control       1,953 1,953
Satellite radio       490 501
Laminated front side windows       557  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       1,396  
Options (change) 5,350 5,600 3,350 8,025 5,450
Options (change) 4,909 5,122 3,018 7,441 5,059
Destination 895 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0 2,100
Total Price $37,235 $36,786 $34,745 $79,490 $101,625
Total Invoice $34,556 $33,841 $32,293 $73,957 $94,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,672
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$37,235$36,786$34,745$79,490$101,625
Adjustments for Features-3000-565-3,780-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,935$36,786$34,180$75,710$97,645
Cost Above Minimum$2,755$2,606$0$0$21,935
Total Invoice$34,556$33,841$32,293$73,957$94,705
Adjustments for Features-2780-525-3,517-3,709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,278$33,841$31,768$70,440$90,996
Cost Above Minimum$2,510$2,073$0$0$20,556

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0   
3.3 kW onboard charger $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,375$8,075$8,640$11,855$12,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$565$3,780$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-525-3,517-3,709

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in115.9 in
Length191.1 in199.3 in
Width73.2 in74.6 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested145024%
Total Not Requested452576%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested130022%
Total Not Requested452578%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested212569%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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