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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: $27,505

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $21,300
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $20,130
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 3,000 2,600  
Premium Plus Package 3,200 3,200   4,490
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575  
Cargo net 80 80 80 50
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Sport Package 750 750    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Warm Weather Package     950  
Universal garage door opener       350
Floor mats       125
Rear spoiler       295
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,790 2,418  
Premium Plus Package 2,976 2,976   4,119
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536  
Cargo net 74 74 74 42
Cooled or ventilated front seats 744 744    
Sport Package 698 698    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Warm Weather Package     884  
Universal garage door opener       291
Floor mats       102
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 9,400 8,405 4,205 5,310
Options (change) 8,744 7,818 3,912 4,798
Destination 975 975 975 895
Total Price $46,375 $49,880 $56,580 $27,505
Total Invoice $43,199 $46,459 $52,689 $25,823

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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: $14,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,249
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6164hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19755, 19?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$46,375$49,880$56,580$27,505
Adjustments for Features-4,430-5,830-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,945$44,050$49,925$27,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$7,980$0
Total Invoice$43,199$46,459$52,689$25,823
Adjustments for Features-4,127-5,430-6,1970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,072$41,029$46,492$25,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,957$7,420$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4Forte
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0TEX
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$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support   $0
CD player, remote$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $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, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$8,630$9,455$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$5,830$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,127-5,430-6,1970

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182017
ModelA4 / S4Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length186.1 in179.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested247571%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72544%
Total Not Requested91556%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested247571%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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 Requested422588%
Total Not Requested55012%

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