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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimHybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $27,270 $29,950
Base Invoice $24,760 $25,361 $27,853
Premium Technology Package 5,000    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
iPod integration   -200 -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package   1,000 1,000
Premium Technology Package 4,465    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
iPod integration   -186 -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Navigation system   1,860 1,860
Convenience Package   930 930
Options (change) 5,000 6,875 6,875
Options (change) 4,465 6,396 6,396
Destination 750 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $32,250 $34,970 $36,350
Total Invoice $29,975 $32,582 $33,774

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,461
Model Year201120102010
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimHybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4 H200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,250$34,970$36,350
Adjustments for Features-1,9950-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$34,970$35,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430
Total Invoice$29,975$32,582$33,774
Adjustments for Features-1,8540-883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,121$32,582$32,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120102010
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimHybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$100
Total Value of Features$3,950$1,955$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8540-883

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,207 lb.3,264 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 Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested370063%
Total Not Requested215037%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130578%
Total Not Requested37522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

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