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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimSX2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $25,040 $25,361 $28,134
Premium Package 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 2,000 2,000
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
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Premium Package 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,860 1,860
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
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Options (change) 4,350 7,150 7,150
Options (change) 3,885 6,652 6,652
Destination 800 895 895
Total Price $31,950 $35,315 $38,295
Total Invoice $29,725 $32,908 $35,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,806
Model Year201320132013
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimSX2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4200hp 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)225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,950$35,315$38,295
Adjustments for Features-1,7450-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,205$35,315$37,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$29,725$32,908$35,681
Adjustments for Features-1,6230-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,102$32,908$34,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year201320132013
ModelOptimaA3A3
TrimSX2.0T2.0 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 
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$2,755$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6230-978

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20132013
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 Weight3,224 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 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested163054%

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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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