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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: $30,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,757

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelA3OptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,865 $33,435
Convenience Package 1,275    
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
6-speed automated manual 1,480    
iPod integration -200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Cargo net   50 50
Convenience Package 1,186    
Premium Plus Package 1,860    
6-speed automated manual 1,378    
iPod integration -186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Navigation system 1,860    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 8,130 50 50
Options (change) 7,564 42 42
Destination 875 850 850
Total Price $36,275 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $33,800 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,243
Model Year201120162016
ModelA3OptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,275$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-215-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,275$30,625$31,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$33,800$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,800$28,557$29,527
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120162016
ModelA3OptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$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$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,565$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-200-4,800

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
ModelA3Optima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length168.7 in191.1 in
Width69.5 in73.2 in
Height56.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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