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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $21,600
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $20,410
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Plus Package 2,100   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Prestige Package   5,900  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Technology Package 2,138    
Premium Plus Package 1,954   3,570
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Prestige Package   5,488  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 4,975 6,475 4,375
Options (change) 4,628 6,024 3,963
Destination 925 925 895
Total Price $41,800 $56,600 $26,870
Total Invoice $38,941 $52,705 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,016
Model Year201620162018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$41,800$56,600$26,870
Adjustments for Features-705-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,095$54,345$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,250$0
Total Invoice$38,941$52,705$25,268
Adjustments for Features-657-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,284$50,605$25,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,321$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,230$5,780$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-657-2,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelA4 / S4Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length185.1 in179.5 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested109048%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested132546%
Total Not Requested154054%

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?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested135030%

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