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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: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaA3
TrimSX3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $35,875
Base Invoice $24,480 $33,364
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Navigation system   1,950
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Navigation system   1,813
Options (change) 4,000 4,025
Options (change) 3,575 3,743
Destination 750 825
Total Price $30,950 $40,725
Total Invoice $28,805 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,424
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaA3
TrimSX3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,950$40,725
Adjustments for Features0-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$39,970
Total Invoice$28,805$37,932
Adjustments for Features0-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$37,229

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaA3
TrimSX3.2
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-703

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 specs.

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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