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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: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelA3A3Optima
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $24,760
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
iPod integration -200 -200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,400
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Premium Package     2,950
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
iPod integration -186 -186  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,250
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 4,350
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 3,885
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $35,295 $38,275 $31,600
Total Invoice $32,888 $35,661 $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: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,163
Model Year201120112012
ModelA3A3Optima
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D274hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,295$38,275$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$37,225$29,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$32,888$35,661$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-978-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,888$34,683$27,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112012
ModelA3A3Optima
Trim2.0T2.0 TDISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,680$3,730$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-1,670

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,207 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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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 headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
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
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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 headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
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 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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested140047%
Total Not Requested160553%

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