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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: $26,055 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $9,050 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,476 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $8,242 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 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 | $19,500 | $31,950 | $43,650 | $54,900 |
| Base Invoice | $18,528 | $29,714 | $40,596 | $51,058 |
| Premium Package | 2,600 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 300 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,300 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 155 | 155 | |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 160 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,348 | |||
| 215/45HR17 | 269 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,074 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 144 | 144 | |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 149 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,755 | 2,180 | 1,025 | 575 |
| Options (change) | 5,148 | 2,029 | 954 | 536 |
| Destination | 800 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $26,055 | $35,105 | $45,650 | $56,450 |
| Total Invoice | $24,476 | $32,718 | $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: $9,585 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,745 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 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 | 173hp 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 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $26,055 | $35,105 | $45,650 | $56,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -535 | 0 | -5,260 | -5,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,520 | $35,105 | $40,390 | $50,855 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $5,285 | $15,750 |
| Total Invoice | $24,476 | $32,718 | $42,525 | $52,569 |
| Adjustments for Features | -503 | 0 | -4,900 | -5,210 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,973 | $32,718 | $37,625 | $47,359 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,907 | $14,641 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2014 | 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 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| 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 | $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 | $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 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $6,005 | $5,470 | $10,730 | $11,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $535 | $0 | $5,260 | $5,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -503 | 0 | -4,900 | -5,210 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2014 | 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 | 56.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 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 | 53.0 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 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 21% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 43% |
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