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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.
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Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,695 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $23,555 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,062 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $22,244 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | EX | A4 40 | A4 45 S line | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,990 | $39,900 | $42,000 | $51,900 |
| Base Invoice | $18,993 | $37,507 | $39,480 | $48,787 |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 4,700 | 4,200 | 3,600 |
| Premium Package | 3,000 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 115 | |||
| Cargo mat | 95 | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Rear spoiler | 295 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| Warm Weather Package | 1,300 | 700 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 800 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,796 | 4,419 | 3,948 | 3,384 |
| Premium Package | 2,717 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 93 | |||
| Cargo mat | 78 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| Rear spoiler | 244 | |||
| Navigation Package | 1,411 | 1,411 | 1,411 | |
| Warm Weather Package | 1,223 | 659 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 560 | 560 | 560 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 936 | 936 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 752 | |||
| Options (change) | 5,855 | 9,255 | 8,255 | 6,560 |
| Options (change) | 5,219 | 8,704 | 7,762 | 6,169 |
| Destination | 850 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 |
| Total Price | $26,695 | $50,250 | $51,350 | $59,555 |
| Total Invoice | $25,062 | $47,306 | $48,337 | $56,051 |
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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: $12,990 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,298 | ||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | EX | A4 40 | A4 45 S line | S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 H | 261hp I4 H | 349hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | S7 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $26,695 | $50,250 | $51,350 | $59,555 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,565 | -10,565 | -10,740 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,695 | $39,685 | $40,785 | $48,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,100 | $9,130 |
| Total Invoice | $25,062 | $47,306 | $48,337 | $56,051 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,946 | -9,945 | -10,108 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,062 | $37,360 | $38,392 | $45,943 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,032 | $8,583 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2016 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | EX | A4 40 | A4 45 S line | S4 |
| 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 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| 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 | |
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| 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 | |
| Turn assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $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 | ||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Alexa integration | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| CD player | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic light information | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Predictive efficiency assist | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Road sign information | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,575 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $13,315 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $10,565 | $10,565 | $10,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9,946 | -9,945 | -10,108 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2016 | 2022 |
| Model | Forte | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 187.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,960 lb. | 3,683 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.3 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 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1325 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| 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 |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3325 | 99% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 1% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic light information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 4025 | 83% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic light information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 4025 | 83% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic light information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | No |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 17% |
| Total Not Requested | 4025 | 83% |
| 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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