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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: $26,865

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,203

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $20,900
Base Invoice $25,361 $19,717
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,000  
iPod integration -200  
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package   2,200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Navigation system 1,860  
Convenience Package 930  
iPod integration -186  
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Technology Package   1,624
Premium Package   1,986
6-speed shiftable automatic   941
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 8,355 5,165
Options (change) 7,774 4,686
Destination 825 800
Total Price $36,450 $26,865
Total Invoice $33,960 $25,203

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,587
Model Year20102014
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,450$26,865
Adjustments for Features0-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,450$25,980
Total Invoice$33,960$25,203
Adjustments for Features0-830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,960$24,373

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
ModelA3Forte
Trim2.0TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,329 lb.3,122 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested125575%
Total Not Requested42525%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27537%
Total Not Requested47563%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested142584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Premium 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
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested260078%
Total Not Requested75022%

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