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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Optima
TrimA4 3.2S4SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $26,500
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $24,760
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125  
Cold Weather Package 550    
S Line Package 900    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
iPod integration 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500  
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 1,400
Heated second row seats   225  
Wood trim   400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   690  
Limited Package     3,300
Premium Package     2,950
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977  
Cold Weather Package 512    
S Line Package 838    
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
iPod integration 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466  
Navigation system 1,953 1,813 1,250
Heated second row seats   209  
Wood trim   373  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   641  
Limited Package     2,937
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 7,225 6,365 7,650
Options (change) 6,722 5,922 6,822
Destination 775 775 750
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $44,300 $57,450 $34,900
Total Invoice $41,258 $53,604 $32,332

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,195
Model Year200820082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Optima
TrimA4 3.2S4SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,300$57,450$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-900-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,300$56,550$33,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,250$0
Total Invoice$41,258$53,604$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-840-1,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,258$52,764$31,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,506$0

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

Model Year200820082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4Optima
TrimA4 3.2S4SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Metal pedals  $75
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,105$6,005$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-1,269

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.0 in
Length180.6 in190.7 in
Width69.8 in72.1 in
Height56.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested215572%

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