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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $27,270
Base Invoice $19,255 $25,361
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 1,275
Navigation system 1,200 2,000
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 1,186
Navigation system 1,075 1,860
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,470 8,630
Options (change) 3,100 8,028
Destination 675 895
Total Price $24,835 $36,795
Total Invoice $23,030 $34,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,479
Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,835$36,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$34,890
Total Invoice$23,030$34,284
Adjustments for Features0-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$32,509

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092013
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$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$2,900$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,775

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length189.0 in168.7 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.054.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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