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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: $21,600

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,465

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimSXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $18,190 $33,388 $45,756
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 1,750 575 575
Options (change) 1,525 536 536
Destination 750 925 925
Total Price $21,600 $37,400 $50,700
Total Invoice $20,465 $34,849 $47,217

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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: $13,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,110
Model Year201220162016
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)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$21,600$37,400$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,440-4,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,600$34,960$45,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,900
Total Invoice$20,465$34,849$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-2,274-4,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,465$32,575$42,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,134

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220162016
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 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
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 
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
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
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$1,825$4,265$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,274-4,508

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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