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

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Kia Spectra vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,125

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $13,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,910

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $12,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXSXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,550 $16,450 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $14,540 $15,380 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Sunroof 750 750        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400        
Alloy wheels 400          
Rear spoiler 375          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Metal pedals     195 195 195  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250 250 250  
Sunroof 675 675        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360 360        
Alloy wheels 360          
Rear spoiler 325          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Metal pedals     181 181 181  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233 233 233  
Options (change) 1,925 1,150 995 995 995 550
Options (change) 1,720 1,035 925 925 925 511
Destination 650 650 895 895 895 895
Total Price $18,125 $18,250 $31,790 $34,490 $35,090 $42,545
Total Invoice $16,910 $17,065 $29,628 $32,138 $32,696 $39,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,526
Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXSXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5M5S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/50-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$18,125$18,250$31,790$34,490$35,090$42,545
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,630-5,630-7,330-9,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,125$18,025$26,160$28,860$27,760$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$0$2,700$1,600$6,540
Total Invoice$16,910$17,065$29,628$32,138$32,696$39,630
Adjustments for Features0-210-5,247-5,246-6,830-9,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,910$16,855$24,381$26,892$25,866$30,460
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$0$2,511$1,485$6,079

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year200920092015201520152015
ModelSpectraSpectraA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimEXSXA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration     $100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Heated mirrors$25$25   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,845$2,070$7,475$7,475$9,175$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,630$5,630$7,330$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-5,247-5,246-6,830-9,170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelSpectraA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.8 in103.8 in
Length177.2 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft312.3 ft3

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