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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: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,988

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForteA3
TrimSX2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $27,270
Base Invoice $22,422 $25,361
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Floor mats 125  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Floor mats 102  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,378
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 4,125 8,630
Options (change) 3,671 8,030
Destination 895 875
Total Price $28,820 $36,775
Total Invoice $26,988 $34,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,200
Model Year20182011
ModelForteA3
TrimSX2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,820$36,775
Adjustments for Features-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,835$36,775
Total Invoice$26,988$34,266
Adjustments for Features-9220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,066$34,266

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
ModelForteA3
TrimSX2.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,925$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9220

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
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.3,329 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Audi A3 specs.

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
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
Total Requested292570%
Total Not Requested122530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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