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Kia Rio vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $17,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $16,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelRioRioA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLXSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $31,950 $43,650 $54,900
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $29,714 $40,596 $51,058
Value Package 750        
195/55VR15 300        
Floor mats 95 95      
Rear spoiler 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Metal pedals     195    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Value Package 665        
195/55VR15 260        
Floor mats 72 72      
Rear spoiler 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Metal pedals     182    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Options (change) 1,445 95 1,765 575 575
Options (change) 1,247 72 1,644 536 536
Destination 695 695 975 975 975
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $34,690 $45,200 $56,450
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $32,333 $42,107 $52,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,522
Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelRioRioA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLXSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine110hp I4110hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionA4A4S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$17,135$16,885$34,690$45,200$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-375-6,745-11,970-12,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$27,945$33,230$44,005
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$5,285$16,060
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$32,333$42,107$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-353-6,287-11,151-11,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$26,046$30,956$40,980
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$4,910$14,934

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112011201820182018
ModelRioRioA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimLXSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights $125   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,945$8,315$13,540$14,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$6,745$11,970$12,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-6,287-11,151-11,589

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112018
ModelRioA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.4 in103.8 in
Length167.3 in175.4 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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