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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,310

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Forte
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $54,900 $21,600
Base Invoice $29,714 $40,596 $51,058 $20,410
Technology Package 3,200      
Premium Plus Package 3,250     3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 155 155   50
Cargo mat 160     95
Universal garage door opener 295 295   350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Technology Package 2,976      
Premium Plus Package 3,024     3,570
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 144 144   42
Cargo mat 149     78
Universal garage door opener 274 274   291
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Floor mats       102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 8,630 1,025 575 4,815
Options (change) 8,029 954 536 4,327
Destination 975 975 975 895
Total Price $41,555 $45,650 $56,450 $27,310
Total Invoice $38,718 $42,525 $52,569 $25,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,195
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Forte
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4400hp I5164hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14180, 10180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$41,555$45,650$56,450$27,310
Adjustments for Features-2,030-3,425-3,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,525$42,225$52,690$27,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$13,165$0
Total Invoice$38,718$42,525$52,569$25,632
Adjustments for Features-1,891-3,191-3,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,827$39,334$49,068$25,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,507$12,241$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Forte
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3RS 3EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600  $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Boost gauge $75$75 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,085$9,480$9,815$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$3,425$3,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,891-3,191-3,5010

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested90037%
Total Not Requested151563%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested307569%
Total Not Requested140031%

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