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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: $26,205

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,682

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSIEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,800 $20,390
Base Invoice $29,574 $19,367
Premium Plus Package 2,700  
Navigation Plus Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Premium Tech Package   4,500
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   115
Premium Plus Package 2,512  
Navigation Plus Package 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Premium Tech Package   4,081
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 5,375 4,965
Options (change) 5,002 4,465
Destination 950 850
Total Price $38,125 $26,205
Total Invoice $35,526 $24,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,856
Model Year20172016
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSIEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-17
Total Price$38,125$26,205
Adjustments for Features-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,845$26,205
Total Invoice$35,526$24,682
Adjustments for Features-3,9880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,538$24,682

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSIEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,280$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9880

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelQ3Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length172.8 in171.3 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height62.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested75076%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested372589%
Total Not Requested47511%

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