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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEXA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,714 $40,596
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Rear spoiler 220    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Rear spoiler 169    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 2,100 1,865 870
Options (change) 1,834 1,736 810
Destination 590 975 975
Total Price $21,790 $34,790 $45,495
Total Invoice $20,029 $32,425 $42,381

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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: $8,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,607
Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEXA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT4S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,790$34,790$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-9,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$30,725$36,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,630
Total Invoice$20,029$32,425$42,381
Adjustments for Features0-3,789-8,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$28,636$33,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,231

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200620182018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimEXA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
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
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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, 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$7,165$12,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,789-8,514

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,198 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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