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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $13,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $12,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3OptimaOptima
TrimS3RS 3SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,900 $54,500 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $39,898 $50,686 $25,920 $33,140
Technology Package 3,000 3,900 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo net 150 150 50 50
Universal garage door opener 295 295    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400      
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package 2,790 3,628 2,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo net 139 139 42 42
Universal garage door opener 274 274    
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372      
Premium Package     3,060  
Options (change) 4,420 4,920 5,750 50
Options (change) 4,111 4,577 5,332 42
Destination 950 950 825 825
Total Price $48,270 $60,370 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $44,959 $56,213 $32,077 $34,007

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,989
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3OptimaOptima
TrimS3RS 3SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4400hp I5274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6S7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10705, 14?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,270$60,370$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features-4,180-5,3050-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,090$55,065$34,275$35,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,975$0$750
Total Invoice$44,959$56,213$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features-3,893-4,9400-1,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,066$51,273$32,077$32,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,207$0$668

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

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3OptimaOptima
TrimS3RS 3SX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
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  
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  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
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$125
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $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$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,355$11,480$6,175$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,180$5,305$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,893-4,9400-1,262

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

Model Year20172015
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.0 in
Length175.4 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height55.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 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 / RS3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested91548%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested141553%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested100031%
Total Not Requested227569%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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