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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,665 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $10,435 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,282 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $9,502 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forte |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,950 | $43,650 | $54,900 | $19,300 |
| Base Invoice | $29,714 | $40,596 | $51,058 | $18,380 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | 40 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Metal pedals | 195 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | 32 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Metal pedals | 182 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,175 | 730 | 575 | 3,590 |
| Options (change) | 1,095 | 680 | 536 | 3,127 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 775 |
| Total Price | $34,100 | $45,355 | $56,450 | $23,665 |
| Total Invoice | $31,784 | $42,251 | $52,569 | $22,282 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,170 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,323 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forte |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 400hp I5 | 173hp I4 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | S7 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 215/45-17 |
| Total Price | $34,100 | $45,355 | $56,450 | $23,665 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,265 | -6,790 | -7,225 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $32,835 | $38,565 | $49,225 | $23,665 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,730 | $16,390 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,784 | $42,251 | $52,569 | $22,282 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,179 | -6,325 | -6,728 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,605 | $35,926 | $45,841 | $22,282 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,321 | $15,236 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forte |
| Trim | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 | SX |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $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 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,205 | $10,730 | $11,165 | $3,940 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,265 | $6,790 | $7,225 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,179 | -6,325 | -6,728 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Kia Forte
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forte |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 2,730 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 54% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
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