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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: $25,755

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $95,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,131

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $88,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R8ForteForte
Trim4.25.2GTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $19,890 $20,690
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $18,895 $19,521
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0 0    
Premium Tech Package       4,500 3,700
Universal garage door opener       350 350
Cargo net       50 50
Floor mats       115 115
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0 0    
Premium Tech Package       4,058 3,334
Universal garage door opener       291 291
Cargo net       42 42
Floor mats       93 93
Options (change) 2,850 650 650 5,015 4,215
Options (change) 2,651 605 605 4,484 3,760
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 850 850
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0
Total Price $121,300 $153,900 $200,800 $25,755 $25,755
Total Invoice $113,107 $143,425 $186,979 $24,229 $24,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,087
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R8ForteForte
Trim4.25.2GTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$121,300$153,900$200,800$25,755$25,755
Adjustments for Features-1,580-3,370-4,430-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,720$150,530$196,370$25,030$25,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$76,650$0$725
Total Invoice$113,107$143,425$186,979$24,229$24,131
Adjustments for Features-1,473-3,141-4,125-6820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,634$140,284$182,854$23,547$24,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,650$71,220$0$584

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelR8R8R8ForteForte
Trim4.25.2GTKoup EXKoup SX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  $150
6-speed automated manual  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net $40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber body panels  $250  
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300  
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250   
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat    $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,495$7,285$8,345$4,640$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$3,370$4,430$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,473-3,141-4,125-6820

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122016
ModelR8Forte
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in178.3 in
Width75.0 in70.1 in
Height49.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,988 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested162541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested237563%
Total Not Requested142537%

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