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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $7,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3Optima
TrimBaseSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $35,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Options (change) 1,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $36,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,792
Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3Optima
TrimBaseSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E274hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,700$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$34,750

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3Optima
TrimBaseSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Ionizing air filtration $50
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,975$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.0 in
Length184.8 in190.7 in
Width72.8 in72.1 in
Height56.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 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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