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Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,977

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $19,600
Base Invoice $22,998 $18,670
Sport Package 1,800  
Convenience Package 675  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
6-speed automated manual 1,400  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
Sport Package 1,638  
Convenience Package 614  
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
6-speed automated manual 1,372  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 6,910 1,790
Options (change) 6,387 1,557
Destination 720 750
Total Price $32,370 $22,140
Total Invoice $30,105 $20,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,045
Model Year20062012
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$32,370$22,140
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$22,140
Total Invoice$30,105$20,977
Adjustments for Features-1,0830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,022$20,977

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Total Value of Features$3,465$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0830

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelA3Forte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in170.9 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested183089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested42568%
Total Not Requested20032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20069%
Total Not Requested9031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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