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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Optima
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $19,895
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $18,510
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Aluminum trim 0   0  
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Aluminum trim 0   0  
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 875 875 0 3,550
Options (change) 816 816 0 3,150
Destination 775 775 775 675
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $37,950 $51,960 $69,785 $24,120
Total Invoice $35,352 $48,498 $65,102 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,523
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Optima
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19215/50-17
Total Price$37,950$51,960$69,785$24,120
Adjustments for Features-530-2,430-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,420$49,530$66,705$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$29,285$0
Total Invoice$35,352$48,498$65,102$22,335
Adjustments for Features-494-2,268-2,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,858$46,230$62,229$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,372$27,371$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Optima
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Ski sack $50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Satellite radio $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,180$5,080$5,730$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$2,430$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-494-2,268-2,8730

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.1 in
Length180.6 in186.4 in
Width69.8 in71.1 in
Height56.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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