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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,998 $31,561
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
CD changer, remote 375    
Convenience Package   675  
Sport Package   1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
CD changer, remote 288    
Convenience Package   614  
Sport Package   1,638  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410
Panoramic sunroof   1,001 1,001
Options (change) 2,475 4,025 1,550
Options (change) 2,122 3,663 1,411
Destination 590 720 720
Total Price $22,165 $29,485 $36,250
Total Invoice $20,317 $27,381 $33,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,168
Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT4M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,165$29,485$36,250
Adjustments for Features0-965-4,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$28,520$31,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,365
Total Invoice$20,317$27,381$33,692
Adjustments for Features0-896-4,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$26,485$29,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,150

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620062006
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Cassette player$50 $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,040$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-896-4,057

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length185.8 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height55.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested145571%
Total Not Requested60029%

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