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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Optima
TrimS3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,224 $24,760
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 3,900 4,350
Options (change) 3,626 3,885
Destination 895 750
Total Price $45,895 $31,600
Total Invoice $42,745 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,309
Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Optima
TrimS3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,895$31,600
Adjustments for Features-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,630$31,600
Total Invoice$42,745$29,395
Adjustments for Features-3,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,704$29,395

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Optima
TrimS3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,915$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.0 in
Length175.4 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested52517%
Total Not Requested248083%

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