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Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,140

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,261

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSIEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,700 $16,895
Base Invoice $31,342 $16,090
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 3,175 3,550
Options (change) 2,954 3,175
Destination 925 695
Total Price $37,800 $21,140
Total Invoice $35,221 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,153
Model Year20162011
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSIEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,800$21,140
Adjustments for Features-6,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$21,140
Total Invoice$35,221$19,960
Adjustments for Features-6,1080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,113$19,960

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSIEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$8,905$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1080

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelQ3Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in104.3 in
Length172.8 in170.9 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height62.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70059%
Total Not Requested49041%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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