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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: $23,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $92,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,822

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $85,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Forte
TrimS8S8 PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,900 $114,900 $18,895
Base Invoice $106,858 $106,858 $18,000
Wood trim 0 0  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Wood trim 0 0  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 0 0 3,590
Options (change) 0 0 3,127
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $115,825 $115,825 $23,180
Total Invoice $107,783 $107,783 $21,822

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $74,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,960
Model Year201620162011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Forte
TrimS8S8 PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp V8605hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21275/35-21215/45-17
Total Price$115,825$115,825$23,180
Adjustments for Features-18,270-16,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,555$99,305$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0
Total Invoice$107,783$107,783$21,822
Adjustments for Features-17,001-15,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,782$92,410$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,628$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162011
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Forte
TrimS8S8 PlusSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, 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, driver 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$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$20,820$19,070$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$18,270$16,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17,001-15,3730

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelA8 / S8Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in104.3 in
Length202.6 in178.3 in
Width76.7 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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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