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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $21,790 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $11,230 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029 Kia Optima EX | ||||
| Difference: $10,747 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $31,200 | $42,900 | $54,500 |
| Base Invoice | $17,605 | $29,016 | $39,898 | $50,686 |
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Floor mats | 85 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 795 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 220 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | 295 | |
| Leather Package | 890 | |||
| Floor mats | 65 | |||
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 710 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 169 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | 274 | |
| Options (change) | 2,100 | 870 | 870 | 870 |
| Options (change) | 1,834 | 810 | 810 | 810 |
| Destination | 590 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $21,790 | $33,020 | $44,720 | $56,320 |
| Total Invoice | $20,029 | $30,776 | $41,658 | $52,446 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,665 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,424 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 138hp I4 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T4 | S7 | S6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/60-15 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $21,790 | $33,020 | $44,720 | $56,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,565 | -8,740 | -9,415 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $21,790 | $29,455 | $35,980 | $46,905 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,525 | $17,450 |
| Total Invoice | $20,029 | $30,776 | $41,658 | $52,446 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,323 | -8,142 | -8,767 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $20,029 | $27,453 | $33,516 | $43,679 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $6,063 | $16,226 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,550 | $7,115 | $12,290 | $12,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,565 | $8,740 | $9,415 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,323 | -8,142 | -8,767 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| 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. | 3,198 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% |
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