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Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 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 A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,440 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $15,430 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067 Kia Forte SX | ||||
| Difference: $14,151 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SX | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,100 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $18,190 | $33,480 | $37,666 | $47,802 |
| Technology Package | 1,800 | |||
| Sunroof | 750 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,000 | |||
| Cargo net | 40 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Convenience Package | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Metal pedals | 240 | 240 | ||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,600 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,570 | |||
| Sunroof | 655 | |||
| Leather Package | 870 | |||
| Cargo net | 32 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Convenience Package | 930 | 930 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Metal pedals | 223 | 223 | ||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,418 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,590 | 1,895 | 1,895 | 3,255 |
| Options (change) | 3,127 | 1,763 | 1,763 | 3,028 |
| Destination | 750 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $38,870 | $43,370 | $55,630 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $36,218 | $40,404 | $51,805 |
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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: $11,465 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,457 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SX | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 190hp I4 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,440 | $38,870 | $43,370 | $55,630 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,965 | -5,665 | -10,405 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,440 | $34,905 | $37,705 | $45,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,800 | $10,320 |
| Total Invoice | $22,067 | $36,218 | $40,404 | $51,805 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,694 | -5,278 | -9,690 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $22,067 | $32,524 | $35,126 | $42,115 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,602 | $9,591 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | SX | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $2,175 | $6,140 | $7,840 | $12,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,965 | $5,665 | $10,405 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,694 | -5,278 | -9,690 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 178.3 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,708 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.7 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.0 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Ionizing air filtration | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Wiper de-icer | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 2% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 51% |
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