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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimS3RS 3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $54,500 $26,500
Base Invoice $39,898 $50,686 $24,760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400    
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system     1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372    
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Navigation system     1,250
Options (change) 1,270 870 7,650
Options (change) 1,182 810 6,822
Destination 950 950 750
Total Price $45,120 $56,320 $34,900
Total Invoice $42,030 $52,446 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,705
Model Year201720172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimS3RS 3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp I5274hp I4
TransmissionS6S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$45,120$56,320$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2,140-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,980$53,455$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,475$0
Total Invoice$42,030$52,446$32,332
Adjustments for Features-1,993-2,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,037$49,778$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,741$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimS3RS 3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,515$10,240$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,993-2,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.0 in
Length175.4 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height55.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,207 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
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested72524%
Total Not Requested228076%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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