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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: $30,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,757

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaA3
TrimSXSX Limited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,270
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $25,361
Cargo net 50 50  
6-speed automated manual     1,480
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Convenience Package     1,275
Navigation system     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
iPod integration     -200
Cargo net 42 42  
6-speed automated manual     1,378
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Convenience Package     1,186
Navigation system     1,860
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
iPod integration     -186
Options (change) 50 50 8,130
Options (change) 42 42 7,564
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $30,840 $36,940 $36,275
Total Invoice $28,757 $34,327 $33,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,243
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaA3
TrimSXSX Limited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,840$36,940$36,275
Adjustments for Features-215-5,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,625$31,775$36,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,757$34,327$33,800
Adjustments for Features-200-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,557$29,527$33,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaA3
TrimSXSX Limited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,565$9,515$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$5,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-200-4,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in168.7 in
Width73.2 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
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 seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

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