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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: $15,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,740

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $18,993 $30,040 $43,804
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Premium Package 3,000    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 115    
Prestige Package   8,600 6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Plus Package 1,796    
Premium Package 2,717    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 93    
Prestige Package   7,998 5,859
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 5,465 9,075 6,775
Options (change) 4,897 8,441 6,302
Destination 850 875 875
Total Price $26,305 $42,250 $54,750
Total Invoice $24,740 $39,356 $50,981

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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: $14,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,911
Model Year201620112011
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$26,305$42,250$54,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,830-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,305$40,420$51,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,150
Total Invoice$24,740$39,356$50,981
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-2,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,740$37,651$48,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,369

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620112011
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,250$4,080$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,705-2,961

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162011
ModelForteA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in185.2 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height56.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,960 lb.3,591 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested327597%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested277554%
Total Not Requested236546%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested141550%

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