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Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,340 $20,690
Base Invoice $23,404 $19,255
Premium Package 1,650 1,300
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,200
Audio Package 1,350  
6-speed automated manual 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package 1,502 1,160
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Navigation system 1,774 1,075
Audio Package 1,229  
6-speed automated manual 1,372  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 8,600 4,475
Options (change) 7,925 3,940
Destination 720 675
Total Price $34,660 $25,840
Total Invoice $32,049 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,781
Model Year20072009
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,660$25,840
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$25,840
Total Invoice$32,049$23,870
Adjustments for Features-3980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,651$23,870

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,530$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3980

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
ModelA3Optima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length168.7 in189.0 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested153071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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