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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelA3A3Optima
Trim2.0T3.2EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $19,395
Base Invoice $25,035 $33,364 $18,045
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
S Line Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Rear spoiler     200
Leather seating surfaces     600
Convenience Package     700
Sunroof     800
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
S Line Package 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Rear spoiler     160
Leather seating surfaces     535
Convenience Package     625
Sunroof     715
Options (change) 4,075 2,075 2,300
Options (change) 3,790 1,930 2,035
Destination 825 825 640
Total Price $31,820 $38,775 $22,335
Total Invoice $29,650 $36,119 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,343
Model Year200920092007
ModelA3A3Optima
Trim2.0T3.2EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$31,820$38,775$22,335
Adjustments for Features-630-4,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$34,620$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,430$0
Total Invoice$29,650$36,119$20,720
Adjustments for Features-587-3,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,063$32,249$20,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,186$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092007
ModelA3A3Optima
Trim2.0T3.2EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$7,405$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$4,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-587-3,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelA3Optima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length168.7 in186.4 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height56.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested88070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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