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Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,310 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $14,245 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,632 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $13,086 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $31,950 | $43,650 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $29,714 | $40,596 | $51,058 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | 3,250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | 295 | 295 | |
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 155 | 155 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 160 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |||
| Technology Package | 3,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | 3,024 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | 274 | 274 | |
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 144 | 144 | |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 149 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,976 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,815 | 8,630 | 1,025 | 575 |
| Options (change) | 4,327 | 8,029 | 954 | 536 |
| Destination | 895 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $27,310 | $41,555 | $45,650 | $56,450 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $38,718 | $42,525 | $52,569 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,215 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,195 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 | 400hp I5 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 705, 14 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $27,310 | $41,555 | $45,650 | $56,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,030 | -3,425 | -3,760 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,310 | $39,525 | $42,225 | $52,690 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $13,165 |
| Total Invoice | $25,632 | $38,718 | $42,525 | $52,569 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,891 | -3,191 | -3,501 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,632 | $36,827 | $39,334 | $49,068 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,507 | $12,241 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | EX | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 | RS 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | $500 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,055 | $8,085 | $9,480 | $9,815 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,030 | $3,425 | $3,760 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,891 | -3,191 | -3,501 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3075 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1515 | 63% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 62% |
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