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Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $18,190 $31,434 $44,734
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Prestige Package   5,300  
Navigation Plus Package     3,050
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467
Prestige Package   4,927  
Navigation Plus Package     2,837
Options (change) 3,550 5,800 3,550
Options (change) 3,095 5,394 3,304
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $23,400 $40,495 $52,545
Total Invoice $22,035 $37,723 $48,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,841
Model Year201220142014
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$23,400$40,495$52,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,130-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$36,365$47,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250
Total Invoice$22,035$37,723$48,933
Adjustments for Features0-3,847-4,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$33,876$44,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,466

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220142014
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,550$5,680$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,130$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,847-4,591

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122014
ModelForteA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in110.6 in
Length178.3 in185.1 in
Width69.9 in71.9 in
Height57.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested180035%
Total Not Requested334065%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested56539%

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