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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,950 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $5,915 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020 Kia Optima SX | ||||
| Difference: $5,475 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,200 | $31,200 | $42,900 | $54,500 |
| Base Invoice | $24,480 | $29,016 | $39,898 | $50,686 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |||
| Convenience Package | 900 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Metal pedals | 195 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | 295 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,790 | |||
| Convenience Package | 838 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Metal pedals | 181 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | 274 | |
| Heated front seats | 467 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Options (change) | 2,000 | 2,715 | 870 | 870 |
| Options (change) | 1,790 | 2,529 | 810 | 810 |
| Destination | 750 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $28,950 | $34,865 | $44,720 | $56,320 |
| Total Invoice | $27,020 | $32,495 | $41,658 | $52,446 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,900 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,461 | ||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $28,950 | $34,865 | $44,720 | $56,320 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -15 | -4,540 | -5,265 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,950 | $34,850 | $40,180 | $51,055 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,330 | $16,205 |
| Total Invoice | $27,020 | $32,495 | $41,658 | $52,446 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -14 | -4,229 | -4,903 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,020 | $32,481 | $37,429 | $47,543 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,948 | $15,062 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | SX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Speaker lights | $100 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,200 | $6,215 | $10,740 | $11,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $15 | $4,540 | $5,265 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -14 | -4,229 | -4,903 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2017 |
| Model | Optima | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,207 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 44% |
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