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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,790 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $12,855 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029 Kia Optima EX | |||||
| Difference: $12,253 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $17,605 | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Floor mats | 85 | ||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 795 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 220 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Leather Package | 890 | ||||
| Floor mats | 65 | ||||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 710 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 169 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 697 | 697 | 697 | 697 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | |
| Options (change) | 2,100 | 3,850 | 3,850 | 3,850 | 1,300 |
| Options (change) | 1,834 | 3,579 | 3,579 | 3,579 | 1,208 |
| Destination | 590 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $21,790 | $34,645 | $37,345 | $37,945 | $43,295 |
| Total Invoice | $20,029 | $32,282 | $34,792 | $35,350 | $40,327 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,715 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,395 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-15 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $21,790 | $34,645 | $37,345 | $37,945 | $43,295 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,140 | -4,140 | -5,840 | -7,115 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,790 | $30,505 | $33,205 | $32,105 | $36,180 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,675 |
| Total Invoice | $20,029 | $32,282 | $34,792 | $35,350 | $40,327 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,858 | -3,857 | -5,441 | -6,627 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,029 | $28,424 | $30,935 | $29,909 | $33,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,511 | $1,485 | $5,276 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,750 | $6,890 | $6,890 | $8,590 | $9,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,140 | $4,140 | $5,840 | $7,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,858 | -3,857 | -5,441 | -6,627 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2015 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 185.8 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,282 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.6 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 61% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 85% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 61% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 85% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 175 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 61% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 85% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 65% |
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