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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $20,995
Base Invoice $25,035 $19,620
Premium Package 1,500 2,200
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950 1,200
Convenience Package 1,800  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
2.7L V6   1,000
Premium Package 1,396 1,960
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813 1,075
Convenience Package 1,675  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
2.7L V6   940
Options (change) 8,805 4,400
Options (change) 8,192 3,975
Destination 825 695
Total Price $36,550 $26,090
Total Invoice $34,052 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,476
Model Year20092010
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,550$26,090
Adjustments for Features-1,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,170$26,090
Total Invoice$34,052$24,290
Adjustments for Features-1,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,766$24,290

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
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
Cargo Management 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,380$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092010
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?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested68064%
Total Not Requested37536%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27522%
Total Not Requested95078%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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