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Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $52,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $49,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaA8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $78,750
Base Invoice $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $73,237
Technology Package 5,000 5,250 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Driver Assistance Package       3,000
Convenience Package       2,900
Laminated front side windows       600
LED headlights       1,600
Technology Package 4,618 4,831 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Driver Assistance Package       2,790
Convenience Package       2,698
Laminated front side windows       558
LED headlights       1,488
Options (change) 5,350 5,600 3,350 8,100
Options (change) 4,909 5,122 3,018 7,534
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $37,235 $36,786 $34,745 $87,725
Total Invoice $34,556 $33,841 $32,293 $81,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,322
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaA8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4372hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$37,235$36,786$34,745$87,725
Adjustments for Features-3000-565-5,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,935$36,786$34,180$81,755
Cost Above Minimum$2,755$2,606$0$0
Total Invoice$34,556$33,841$32,293$81,646
Adjustments for Features-2780-525-5,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,278$33,841$31,768$76,090
Cost Above Minimum$2,510$2,073$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaA8
TrimHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Residual heat   $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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,000$5,565$10,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$565$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-525-5,556

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in117.8 in
Length191.1 in202.2 in
Width73.2 in76.7 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 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 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.2 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 system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested365061%
Total Not Requested232539%

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 system200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested350060%
Total Not Requested232540%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested232576%
Total Not Requested75024%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

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