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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: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,026

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $28,240 $34,490 $46,400
Base Invoice $18,993 $26,043 $31,811 $42,758
Premium Plus Package 2,000      
Premium Package 3,000 1,850 1,050 2,900
Universal garage door opener 350      
Cargo net 50      
Floor mats 115      
Rear spoiler 295      
Cold Weather Package   400 400 400
Sunroof   1,400 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450 450
Tire-pressure monitor   250 250 250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500 500
Technology Package   1,275 1,275  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950
Bose 215W 10 speakers       1,000
Premium Plus Package 1,796      
Premium Package 2,717 1,684 956 2,639
Universal garage door opener 291      
Cargo net 42      
Floor mats 93      
Rear spoiler 244      
Cold Weather Package   364 364 364
Sunroof   1,274 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410 410 410
Tire-pressure monitor   228 228 228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455 455 455
Technology Package   1,160 1,160  
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775
Bose 215W 10 speakers       910
Options (change) 5,810 8,075 6,875 7,450
Options (change) 5,183 7,350 6,258 6,781
Destination 850 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $26,650 $37,035 $42,085 $56,270
Total Invoice $25,026 $34,113 $38,789 $51,959

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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: $11,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,754
Model Year2016200620062006
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT6M6CVT-7M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$26,650$37,035$42,085$56,270
Adjustments for Features-7100-1,150-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,940$37,035$40,935$53,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900$16,885
Total Invoice$25,026$34,113$38,789$51,959
Adjustments for Features-6670-1,060-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,359$34,113$37,729$49,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,616$15,676

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2016200620062006
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TA4 3.2S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0 
Rearview camera$200   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,515$3,665$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0$1,150$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-6670-1,060-2,170

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162006
ModelForteA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in180.6 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height56.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested62540%
Total Not Requested95060%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested65067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested65067%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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