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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $7,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,241

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA3A3ForteForte
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $20,966 $22,422
Sport Package 1,800      
Convenience Package 675      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Xenon HID headlights 650 800    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sound Package 900      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Cargo net     50 50
Floor mats     125 125
Universal garage door opener       350
Sport Package 1,638      
Convenience Package 614      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Satellite radio 319 319    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Xenon HID headlights 592 728    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775    
Sound Package 819      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Cargo net     42 42
Floor mats     102 102
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 3,775 4,125
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 3,380 3,671
Destination 720 720 895 895
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $26,770 $28,820
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $25,241 $26,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,080
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA3A3ForteForte
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6S6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$26,770$28,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-2,535-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$24,235$26,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$1,850
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$25,241$26,988
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-2,390-2,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$22,851$24,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$1,576

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelA3A3ForteForte
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $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
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,365$5,665$4,900$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$2,535$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-2,390-2,561

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelA3Forte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in106.3 in
Length168.7 in171.3 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height56.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft356.4 ft3

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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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested317575%
Total Not Requested107525%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested307574%
Total Not Requested107526%

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