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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSISX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,800 $23,800
Base Invoice $29,574 $22,422
Sport Interior Package 550  
Premium Plus Package 2,700  
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
Sport Interior Package 511  
Premium Plus Package 2,512  
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 6,425 4,075
Options (change) 5,977 3,629
Destination 950 895
Total Price $39,175 $28,770
Total Invoice $36,501 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,615
Model Year20172018
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSISX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,175$28,770
Adjustments for Features-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$28,770
Total Invoice$36,501$26,946
Adjustments for Features-2,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,561$26,946

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelQ3Forte
Trim2.0 TFSISX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,705$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
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.3,031 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 in53.8 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

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
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 mirrors50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested95080%
Total Not Requested24020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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