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Audi A8 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,955

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $54,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,449

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $50,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelA8Forte
TrimA8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,750 $19,990
Base Invoice $73,237 $18,993
Cold Weather Package 800  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Floor mats   115
Cold Weather Package 744  
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 800 5,115
Options (change) 744 4,606
Destination 875 850
Total Price $80,425 $25,955
Total Invoice $74,856 $24,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,268
Model Year20122016
ModelA8Forte
TrimA8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine372hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/45-17
Total Price$80,425$25,955
Adjustments for Features-7,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,755$25,955
Total Invoice$74,856$24,449
Adjustments for Features-7,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,717$24,449

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelA8Forte
TrimA8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,170$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelA8Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.3 in
Length202.2 in179.5 in
Width76.7 in70.1 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 Headroom38.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus 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
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested305090%
Total Not Requested32510%

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