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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: $19,530

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,487

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $15,995
Base Invoice $25,361 $15,230
Cold Weather Package 500  
iPod integration 50  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Cargo net   40
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cold Weather Package 466  
iPod integration 47  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
Cargo net   32
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 5,605 2,840
Options (change) 5,217 2,562
Destination 825 695
Total Price $33,700 $19,530
Total Invoice $31,403 $18,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,613
Model Year20102010
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,700$19,530
Adjustments for Features-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,155$19,530
Total Invoice$31,403$18,487
Adjustments for Features-3,3030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,100$18,487

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102010
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$5,590$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3030

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102010
ModelA3Forte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in178.3 in
Width69.5 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,329 lb.2,740 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested22513%
Total Not Requested145587%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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