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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $18,895
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $18,000
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 80 80 80 40
Metal pedals 240 240    
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Convenience Package 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 74 74 74 32
Metal pedals 223 223    
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Options (change) 1,895 1,895 3,255 3,590
Options (change) 1,763 1,763 3,028 3,127
Destination 975 975 975 695
Total Price $38,870 $43,370 $55,630 $23,180
Total Invoice $36,218 $40,404 $51,805 $21,822

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,655
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10755, 19?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,870$43,370$55,630$23,180
Adjustments for Features-4,015-5,715-10,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$37,655$45,175$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$10,320$0
Total Invoice$36,218$40,404$51,805$21,822
Adjustments for Features-3,741-5,324-9,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,477$35,080$42,069$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,603$9,592$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist  $25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Handwriting recognition  $200 
HD radio  $50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights  $1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$7,840$12,580$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,015$5,715$10,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,741-5,324-9,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182011
ModelA4 / S4Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in104.3 in
Length186.1 in178.3 in
Width72.5 in69.9 in
Height56.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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