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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: $30,835

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelModel 3OptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $26,855 $36,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
SX Base Package   3,085  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 1,000 3,085 0
Options (change) 0 2,842 0
Destination 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $30,835 $36,985

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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: $11,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,857
Model Year201820172017
ModelModel 3OptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,700$30,835$36,985
Adjustments for Features-1,4100-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,290$30,835$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820172017
ModelModel 3OptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,850$5,440$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments2030-5,275

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelModel 3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.4 in
Length184.8 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height56.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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