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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: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $19,255
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Universal garage door opener 295 295  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Universal garage door opener 274 274  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Options (change) 870 870 2,270
Options (change) 810 810 2,025
Destination 975 975 675
Total Price $33,795 $45,495 $23,635
Total Invoice $31,499 $42,381 $21,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,015
Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,795$45,495$23,635
Adjustments for Features-1,640-7,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,155$38,255$23,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$0
Total Invoice$31,499$42,381$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,529-6,7440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,970$35,637$21,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,667$0

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

Model Year201820182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Optima
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$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 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge $75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$4,915$10,515$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$7,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,529-6,7440

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length175.4 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height55.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 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
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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