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Kia Rio vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $20,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $18,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelRioA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,400 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $17,627 $30,227 $43,990
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 980 7,325 3,025
Options (change) 855 6,814 2,814
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $20,275 $40,700 $51,200
Total Invoice $19,377 $37,916 $47,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,796
Model Year201820122012
ModelRioA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$20,275$40,700$51,200
Adjustments for Features0-6,165-7,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,275$34,535$43,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,150
Total Invoice$19,377$37,916$47,679
Adjustments for Features0-5,743-6,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,377$32,173$40,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,508

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820122012
ModelRioA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,540$7,705$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,165$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,743-6,998

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
ModelRioA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.6 in110.6 in
Length172.6 in185.2 in
Width67.9 in71.9 in
Height57.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested102534%
Total Not Requested202566%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested740100%

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