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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: $25,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $90,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,398

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $84,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelA8 / S8Forte
TrimS8 PlusEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $19,500
Base Invoice $107,788 $18,528
Premium Package   2,600
215/45HR17   300
Technology Package   2,300
Cargo net   50
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Premium Package   2,348
215/45HR17   269
Technology Package   2,074
Cargo net   42
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 0 5,660
Options (change) 0 5,070
Destination 975 800
Total Price $116,875 $25,960
Total Invoice $108,763 $24,398

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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: $76,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,155
Model Year20182014
ModelA8 / S8Forte
TrimS8 PlusEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21215/45-17
Total Price$116,875$25,960
Adjustments for Features-14,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,680$25,960
Total Invoice$108,763$24,398
Adjustments for Features-13,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,553$24,398

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelA8 / S8Forte
TrimS8 PlusEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, 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 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,495$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,2100

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelA8 / S8Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in106.3 in
Length202.6 in179.5 in
Width76.7 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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 Volume14.2 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested330091%
Total Not Requested3259%
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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