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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $19,395
Base Invoice $25,361 $18,045
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
2.7L V6   1,005
Leather seating surfaces   600
Convenience Package   700
Sunroof   800
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
2.7L V6   845
Leather seating surfaces   535
Convenience Package   625
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 5,555 3,105
Options (change) 5,170 2,720
Destination 875 640
Total Price $33,700 $23,140
Total Invoice $31,406 $21,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,993
Model Year20122007
ModelA3Optima
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$33,700$23,140
Adjustments for Features-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,545$23,140
Total Invoice$31,406$21,405
Adjustments for Features-2,0080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,398$21,405

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
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 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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$5,330$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0080

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,329 lb.3,287 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 link100No
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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