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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: $26,650 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $20,225 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,026 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $18,639 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | EX | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,990 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $18,993 | $33,480 | $37,666 | $47,802 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 3,200 | 3,200 | |
| Premium Package | 3,000 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 800 | 800 | ||
| Sport Package | 750 | 750 | ||
| Warm Weather Package | 950 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | 2,976 | 2,976 | |
| Premium Package | 2,717 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | 466 | |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,418 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 744 | 744 | ||
| Sport Package | 698 | 698 | ||
| Warm Weather Package | 884 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,810 | 9,900 | 8,905 | 4,705 |
| Options (change) | 5,183 | 9,210 | 8,284 | 4,378 |
| Destination | 850 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $26,650 | $46,875 | $50,380 | $57,080 |
| Total Invoice | $25,026 | $43,665 | $46,925 | $53,155 |
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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: $13,645 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,510 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | EX | 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 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,650 | $46,875 | $50,380 | $57,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,580 | -7,980 | -8,805 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,650 | $40,295 | $42,400 | $48,275 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,105 | $7,980 |
| Total Invoice | $25,026 | $43,665 | $46,925 | $53,155 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,129 | -7,433 | -8,200 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,026 | $37,536 | $39,492 | $44,955 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,956 | $7,419 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | EX | 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 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $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 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,000 | $8,580 | $9,980 | $10,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,580 | $7,980 | $8,805 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,129 | -7,433 | -8,200 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 3325 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 700 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2775 | 80% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | 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 |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 56% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 700 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2775 | 80% |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | 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 |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 56% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 100% |
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