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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: $26,205

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,659

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelA3A3Forte
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,340 $33,980 $20,990
Base Invoice $23,404 $31,561 $19,811
S Line Package 2,200    
Cold Weather Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Audio Package 1,350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Satellite radio   350  
Premium Tech Package     4,200
Cargo net     50
Floor mats     115
S Line Package 2,002    
Cold Weather Package 637 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410  
Navigation system 1,774 1,775  
Audio Package 1,229    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001  
Satellite radio   319  
Premium Tech Package     3,863
Cargo net     42
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 7,750 4,550 4,365
Options (change) 7,053 4,142 3,998
Destination 720 720 850
Total Price $33,810 $39,250 $26,205
Total Invoice $31,177 $36,423 $24,659

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,362
Model Year200720072016
ModelA3A3Forte
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,810$39,250$26,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,810$35,725$24,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,915$0
Total Invoice$31,177$36,423$24,659
Adjustments for Features0-3,271-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,177$33,152$22,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720072016
ModelA3A3Forte
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $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 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,215$5,740$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,271-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072016
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.3,046 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 in53.0 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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested198090%
Total Not Requested22510%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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 SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested352576%
Total Not Requested110024%

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