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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: $26,305

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $35,900 $49,200
Base Invoice $18,993 $33,388 $45,756
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,100  
Premium Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Premium Plus Package 1,796 1,954  
Premium Package 2,717    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 5,465 2,675 575
Options (change) 4,897 2,490 536
Destination 850 925 925
Total Price $26,305 $39,500 $50,700
Total Invoice $24,740 $36,803 $47,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,513
Model Year201620162016
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 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)215/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$26,305$39,500$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-590-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,305$38,910$48,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,850
Total Invoice$24,740$36,803$47,217
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,740$36,253$45,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,157

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620162016
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system$600  
SD Card slot $25$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,765$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-550-1,807

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162016
ModelForteA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in185.1 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height56.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested250074%
Total Not Requested87526%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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