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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $17,605 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Options (change) 2,100 575 575 575
Options (change) 1,834 536 536 536
Destination 590 925 925 925
Total Price $21,790 $32,400 $35,700 $44,000
Total Invoice $20,029 $30,199 $33,267 $40,988

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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: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,940
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT4S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,790$32,400$35,700$44,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,465-5,165-7,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$28,935$30,535$36,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$7,475
Total Invoice$20,029$30,199$33,267$40,988
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-4,813-7,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$26,969$28,454$33,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,485$6,949

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $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
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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$3,100$6,565$8,265$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,465$5,165$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,230-4,813-7,070

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.8 in
Length185.8 in175.4 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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