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Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,820

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,988

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForteA3
TrimSX3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $33,980
Base Invoice $22,422 $31,561
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Cold Weather Package   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Cold Weather Package   637
Xenon HID headlights   728
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Navigation system   1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 4,125 5,785
Options (change) 3,671 5,266
Destination 895 720
Total Price $28,820 $40,485
Total Invoice $26,988 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,035
Model Year20182006
ModelForteA3
TrimSX3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,820$40,485
Adjustments for Features0-565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,820$39,920
Total Invoice$26,988$37,547
Adjustments for Features0-524
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,988$37,023

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelForteA3
TrimSX3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-524

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
ModelForteA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length171.3 in168.7 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height57.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested307574%
Total Not Requested107526%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested600114%
Total Not Requested-75-14%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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