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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3
TrimSXS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $24,480 $39,527
Technology Package 2,000 2,600
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Technology Package 1,785 2,418
Premium Package 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,000 3,175
Options (change) 3,575 2,954
Destination 750 925
Total Price $30,950 $46,600
Total Invoice $28,805 $43,406

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,117
Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3
TrimSXS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,950$46,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$42,860
Total Invoice$28,805$43,406
Adjustments for Features0-3,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$39,922

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3
TrimSXS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,484

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelOptimaA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.8 in
Length190.7 in175.4 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested190083%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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