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Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,940

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $97,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,587

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $90,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8Forte
Trim4.25.2Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $18,600
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $17,710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650  
Navigation system 2,100    
iPod integration 100 0  
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Cargo net     40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605  
Navigation system 1,953    
iPod integration 93 0  
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,850 650 3,590
Options (change) 2,651 605 3,127
Destination 1,200 1,200 750
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0
Total Price $120,350 $150,850 $22,940
Total Invoice $112,157 $140,585 $21,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,394
Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8Forte
Trim4.25.2Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8525hp V10173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$120,350$150,850$22,940
Adjustments for Features-2,335-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,015$146,725$22,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,710$0
Total Invoice$112,157$140,585$21,587
Adjustments for Features-2,176-3,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,981$136,741$21,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,760$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102012
ModelR8R8Forte
Trim4.25.2Koup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
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 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$7,165$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,335$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,176-3,8440

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelR8Forte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length174.5 in176.4 in
Width75.0 in69.5 in
Height49.3 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested100070%
Total Not Requested42530%
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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