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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Optima
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $20,690
Base Invoice $28,738 $31,806 $39,527 $19,255
Technology Package 2,700 2,700 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
Navigation system       1,200
Technology Package 2,512 2,512 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 5,975 5,975 3,175 3,470
Options (change) 5,560 5,560 2,954 3,100
Destination 925 925 925 675
Total Price $37,800 $41,100 $46,600 $24,835
Total Invoice $35,223 $38,291 $43,406 $23,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,127
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Optima
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionS6S6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$37,800$41,100$46,600$24,835
Adjustments for Features-3,290-4,990-6,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$36,110$40,160$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,650$0
Total Invoice$35,223$38,291$43,406$23,030
Adjustments for Features-3,066-4,649-5,9990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,157$33,642$37,407$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,485$5,250$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Optima
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,190$7,890$9,340$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$4,990$6,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,066-4,649-5,9990

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
ModelA3 / S3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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