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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelA3Optima
Trim3.2 S lineSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,915 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,471 $24,760
iPod integration 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Navigation system 1,950 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Heated front seats 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Premium Package   2,950
iPod integration 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Navigation system 1,813 1,250
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Heated front seats 418  
Xenon HID headlights 745  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 5,185 4,350
Options (change) 4,822 3,885
Destination 775 750
Total Price $40,875 $31,600
Total Invoice $38,068 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,054
Model Year20082012
ModelA3Optima
Trim3.2 S lineSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,875$31,600
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,210$31,600
Total Invoice$38,068$29,395
Adjustments for Features-6190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,449$29,395

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelA3Optima
Trim3.2 S lineSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,065$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6190

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelA3Optima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length168.7 in190.7 in
Width69.5 in72.1 in
Height56.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested160553%

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