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Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaModel 3
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $49,000
Technology Package 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Technology Package 2,727  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,727 0
Destination 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,395 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,520
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaModel 3
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,395$43,700
Adjustments for Features-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,405$43,700

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaModel 3
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7820

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested155050%
Total Not Requested152550%

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