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Audi SQ5 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi SQ5 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $32,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,792

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $30,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSQ5Forte
Trim3.0TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,300 $23,800
Base Invoice $50,500 $22,422
Warm Weather Package 1,200  
Navigation Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo cover 225  
Cargo mat 195 95
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   125
6-speed manual   -1,400
Interior trim, special color   0
Warm Weather Package 1,116  
Navigation Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo cover 209  
Cargo mat 182 78
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   102
6-speed manual   -1,232
Interior trim, special color   0
Options (change) 4,795 2,770
Options (change) 4,461 2,475
Destination 975 895
Total Price $60,070 $27,465
Total Invoice $55,936 $25,792

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,595
Model Year20182018
ModelSQ5Forte
Trim3.0TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine354hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$60,070$27,465
Adjustments for Features-10,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,815$27,465
Total Invoice$55,936$25,792
Adjustments for Features-9,5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,387$25,792

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelSQ5Forte
Trim3.0TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,355$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,5490

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182018
ModelSQ5Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in171.3 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height65.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,398 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested72550%
Total Not Requested71550%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

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