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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,035 $33,364
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
S Line Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
S Line Package   1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441 441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 2,100 3,575 1,575
Options (change) 1,834 3,324 1,464
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $21,790 $31,320 $38,275
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,184 $35,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,604
Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2
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$21,790$31,320$38,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$29,655$33,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,430
Total Invoice$20,029$29,184$35,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,551-4,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$27,633$30,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,186

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620092009
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimEX2.0T3.2
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
Universal garage door opener$100  
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass  $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
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$4,390$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551-4,834

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062009
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested75560%
Total Not Requested50040%

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