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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201720172017
ModelRioA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,900 $31,200 $42,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $17,088 $29,016 $39,898 $50,686
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 115      
Convenience Package   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Metal pedals   195    
Heated front seats   500    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250    
Technology Package     3,000  
Premium Package 2,345      
Floor mats 93      
Convenience Package   838    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Metal pedals   181    
Heated front seats   467    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233    
Technology Package     2,790  
Options (change) 2,615 2,420 3,575 575
Options (change) 2,438 2,255 3,326 536
Destination 800 950 950 950
Total Price $21,315 $34,570 $47,425 $56,025
Total Invoice $20,326 $32,221 $44,174 $52,172

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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: $10,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,714
Model Year2014201720172017
ModelRioA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5
TransmissionT6S7S6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$21,315$34,570$47,425$56,025
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-8,780-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$32,230$38,645$48,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,415$16,205
Total Invoice$20,326$32,221$44,174$52,172
Adjustments for Features0-2,181-8,178-7,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,326$30,040$35,996$45,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,956$15,064

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

Model Year2014201720172017
ModelRioA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
6-speed automated manual  $1100 
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Handwriting recognition  $200 
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system$600 $600 
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$5,765$12,205$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$8,780$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,181-8,178-7,068

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

Model Year20142017
ModelRioA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.8 in
Length171.9 in175.4 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested2975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested70037%
Total Not Requested121563%

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