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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,240

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $3,892

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,718

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $2,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $39,500
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $36,736
Advanced Technology Package 2,000    
Cargo cover 150 150  
Cargo net 50 50 155
Prestige Package     8,600
Aluminum roof rails     300
Metal pedals     195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Advanced Technology Package 1,868    
Cargo cover 120 120  
Cargo net 42 42 144
Prestige Package     7,998
Aluminum roof rails     280
Metal pedals     182
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 2,200 200 9,825
Options (change) 2,030 162 9,140
Destination 940 940 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $42,240 $45,540 $46,132
Total Invoice $39,718 $42,765 $42,683

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,455
Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,240$45,540$46,132
Adjustments for Features-1,585-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,655$42,780$46,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$0
Total Invoice$39,718$42,765$42,683
Adjustments for Features-1,490-2,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,228$40,173$42,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelSorentoSorentoA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6A3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,065$10,240$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,585$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,490-2,5920

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

Model Year20182018
ModelSorentoA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in103.5 in
Length187.4 in169.8 in
Width74.4 in70.3 in
Height66.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested290054%
Total Not Requested251546%

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