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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaA3
TrimSX3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $33,980
Base Invoice $24,480 $31,561
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Xenon HID headlights   800
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785  
Cold Weather Package   637
Navigation system   1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Xenon HID headlights   728
Options (change) 4,000 5,785
Options (change) 3,575 5,266
Destination 750 720
Total Price $30,950 $40,485
Total Invoice $28,805 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,764
Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaA3
TrimSX3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,950$40,485
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$39,430
Total Invoice$28,805$37,547
Adjustments for Features0-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$36,569

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaA3
TrimSX3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in168.7 in
Width72.1 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested140061%
Total Not Requested90039%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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