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Kia Optima vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaSQ5
TrimSX3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $51,900
Base Invoice $28,380 $48,268
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Prestige Package   7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Prestige Package   6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Options (change) 3,350 10,750
Options (change) 3,018 10,001
Destination 895 895
Total Price $34,745 $63,545
Total Invoice $32,293 $59,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,295
Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaSQ5
TrimSX3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-20
Total Price$34,745$63,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$58,630
Total Invoice$32,293$59,164
Adjustments for Features0-4,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,293$54,588

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaSQ5
TrimSX3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,576

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182014
ModelOptimaSQ5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.5 in
Length191.1 in183.0 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested94034%

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