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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,930 $19,800
Base Invoice $24,115 $18,860
S Line Package 2,500  
Convenience Package 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Heated front seats 450  
iPod integration 250  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Cargo net   40
S Line Package 2,326  
Convenience Package 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405  
Heated front seats 418  
iPod integration 233  
6-speed automated manual 1,376  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 7,015 1,790
Options (change) 6,524 1,557
Destination 775 775
Total Price $33,720 $22,365
Total Invoice $31,414 $21,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,825
Model Year20082013
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,720$22,365
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,220$22,365
Total Invoice$31,414$21,192
Adjustments for Features-1,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,017$21,192

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,125$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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.2,901 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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested183069%
Total Not Requested82531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

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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