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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,020

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $24,480 $29,714 $40,596
Premium Package 2,000    
Convenience Package   950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Metal pedals   195  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   250  
Universal garage door opener   295 295
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Premium Package 1,790    
Convenience Package   884  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Metal pedals   182  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   233  
Universal garage door opener   274 274
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 2,000 3,260 870
Options (change) 1,790 3,035 810
Destination 750 975 975
Total Price $28,950 $36,185 $45,495
Total Invoice $27,020 $33,724 $42,381

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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: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,271
Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,950$36,185$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-465-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$35,720$40,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,685
Total Invoice$27,020$33,724$42,381
Adjustments for Features0-433-4,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,020$33,291$37,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,348

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201120182018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$6,065$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-433-4,742

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.8 in
Length190.7 in175.4 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,198 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

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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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