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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: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,335

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,268

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Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $30,500
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $28,380
Sport Package 650    
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155 50
Cargo mat 160    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250    
Metal pedals 195    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995    
Universal garage door opener     350
Technology Package     3,000
Sport Package 606    
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144 42
Cargo mat 149    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233    
Metal pedals 182    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926    
Universal garage door opener     291
Technology Package     2,727
Options (change) 12,730 6,030 3,400
Options (change) 10,914 5,610 3,060
Destination 975 975 895
Total Price $45,655 $50,655 $34,795
Total Invoice $41,603 $47,181 $32,335

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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: $9,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,352
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,655$50,655$34,795
Adjustments for Features-1,005-3,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,650$47,415$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$0
Total Invoice$41,603$47,181$32,335
Adjustments for Features-916-3,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,687$44,163$32,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,476$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,645$7,880$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$3,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-916-3,0180

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length175.4 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested430064%
Total Not Requested239036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested194047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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