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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: $23,140

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,395 $27,270
Base Invoice $18,045 $25,361
2.7L V6 1,005  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Convenience Package 700  
Sunroof 800  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
2.7L V6 845  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Convenience Package 625  
Sunroof 715  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,105 5,555
Options (change) 2,720 5,170
Destination 640 875
Total Price $23,140 $33,700
Total Invoice $21,405 $31,406

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,993
Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,140$33,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$31,545
Total Invoice$21,405$31,406
Adjustments for Features0-2,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,405$29,398

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear $100
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$3,175$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,008

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length186.4 in168.7 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.854.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%

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