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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: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $27,270
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,361
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Options (change) 3,180 5,055
Options (change) 2,685 4,704
Destination 590 825
Total Price $22,870 $33,150
Total Invoice $20,880 $30,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,014
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine170hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,870$33,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$29,935
Total Invoice$20,880$30,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$27,894

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,996

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062010
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 Weight3,279 lb.3,329 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 specs.

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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested43026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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