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Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,650

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,026

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelForteA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimEXA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $36,300 $48,610 $66,910
Base Invoice $18,993 $33,761 $45,207 $62,227
Premium Plus Package 2,000      
Premium Package 3,000     4,000
Universal garage door opener 350      
Cargo net 50      
Floor mats 115      
Rear spoiler 295      
Convenience Package   1,700 2,125  
Cold Weather Package   550    
iPod integration   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475  
Bluetooth cell phone link   500 500  
Navigation system   2,100 1,950  
Heated second row seats     225  
Premium Plus Package 1,796      
Premium Package 2,717     3,720
Universal garage door opener 291      
Cargo net 42      
Floor mats 93      
Rear spoiler 244      
Convenience Package   1,580 1,977  
Cold Weather Package   512    
iPod integration   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443  
Bluetooth cell phone link   466 466  
Navigation system   1,953 1,813  
Heated second row seats     209  
Options (change) 5,810 5,325 5,275 4,000
Options (change) 5,183 4,954 4,908 3,720
Destination 850 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 2,100
Total Price $26,650 $42,400 $56,360 $73,785
Total Invoice $25,026 $39,490 $52,590 $68,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,519
Model Year2016200820082008
ModelForteA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimEXA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8
TransmissionT6CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6150, 10215, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,650$42,400$56,360$73,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-1,865-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,650$41,385$54,495$70,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,110$29,335
Total Invoice$25,026$39,490$52,590$68,822
Adjustments for Features0-945-1,740-2,859
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,026$38,545$50,850$65,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,305$27,418

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2016200820082008
ModelForteA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
TrimEXA4 3.2S4RS4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250   
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot $25$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$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, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers   $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,600$4,615$5,465$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,015$1,865$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-945-1,740-2,859

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
ModelForteA4 / S4 / RS4
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
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested90054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested62545%
Total Not Requested75055%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%

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