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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Optima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $26,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,000 4,350
Options (change) 0 3,885
Destination 1,200 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $31,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,529
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Optima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E274hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,700$31,600
Adjustments for Features-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,550$31,600

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Optima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,400$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1660

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.0 in
Length184.8 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height56.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%

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