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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $20,690
Base Invoice $25,361 $19,255
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
iPod integration -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,000 1,200
Convenience Package 1,275 970
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Package   1,300
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
iPod integration -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Navigation system 1,860 1,075
Convenience Package 1,186 865
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 8,630 3,470
Options (change) 8,030 3,100
Destination 875 675
Total Price $36,775 $24,835
Total Invoice $34,266 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,461
Model Year20112009
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,775$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,870$24,835
Total Invoice$34,266$23,030
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,491$23,030

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
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$4,805$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
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.3,197 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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%

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