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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,330

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $47,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $43,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Forte
TrimA8S8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,690 $93,300 $19,390
Base Invoice $65,741 $86,771 $18,432
Satellite radio 550 550  
Heated steering wheel 300 300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500    
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Floor mats     115
Satellite radio 490 501  
Heated steering wheel 281 281  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396    
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 2,350 850 6,115
Options (change) 2,167 782 5,538
Destination 775 775 825
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $73,815 $97,025 $26,330
Total Invoice $68,683 $90,428 $24,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,138
Model Year200820082015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Forte
TrimA8S8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20215/45-17
Total Price$73,815$97,025$26,330
Adjustments for Features-6,180-6,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,635$90,445$26,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,810$0
Total Invoice$68,683$90,428$24,795
Adjustments for Features-5,750-6,1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,933$84,295$24,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,362$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082015
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Forte
TrimA8S8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,280$9,680$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$6,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,750-6,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelA8 / S8Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in106.3 in
Length199.3 in179.5 in
Width74.6 in70.1 in
Height56.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested335092%
Total Not Requested2758%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested162596%
Total Not Requested754%

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