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Kia Optima vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,845

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,218

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaQ5
TrimSX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $28,380 $38,596
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Limited Package 2,100  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Warm Weather Package   1,450
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Prestige Package   5,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat   195
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Limited Package 1,925  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Warm Weather Package   1,350
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Prestige Package   4,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo mat   182
Options (change) 5,450 13,820
Options (change) 4,943 12,858
Destination 895 975
Total Price $36,845 $56,295
Total Invoice $34,218 $52,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,408
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaQ5
TrimSX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$36,845$56,295
Adjustments for Features0-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$48,990
Total Invoice$34,218$52,429
Adjustments for Features0-6,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,218$45,626

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaQ5
TrimSX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support$0 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,775$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,803

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in111.0 in
Length191.1 in183.6 in
Width73.2 in74.5 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.960.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested335084%
Total Not Requested62516%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested42555%
Total Not Requested35045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested177582%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested147541%
Total Not Requested216559%

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