Kia Optima Kia Optima 2006 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 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.

Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,633

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $17,605 $31,434 $44,734
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Cold Weather Package   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Cold Weather Package   697  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467
Options (change) 1,880 1,250 500
Options (change) 1,665 1,164 467
Destination 590 895 895
Total Price $21,570 $35,945 $49,495
Total Invoice $19,860 $33,493 $46,096

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Audi A4 / S4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,987
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,570$35,945$49,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$33,105$43,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,675
Total Invoice$19,860$33,493$46,096
Adjustments for Features0-2,646-5,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$30,847$40,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,926

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,450$4,290$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,646-5,323

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length185.8 in185.1 in
Width71.5 in71.9 in
Height55.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft312.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.