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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $20,410 $30,227 $43,990
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 4,375 9,975 7,175
Options (change) 3,963 9,280 6,675
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $26,870 $43,350 $55,350
Total Invoice $25,268 $40,382 $51,540

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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: $16,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,713
Model Year201820122012
ModelForteA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimEXA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp 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)215/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$26,870$43,350$55,350
Adjustments for Features0-430-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$42,920$53,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$25,268$40,382$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-401-1,657
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$39,981$49,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,902

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820122012
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Approach detection$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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
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$3,375$3,805$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-1,657

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
ModelForteA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in185.2 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height56.3 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,909 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 Room53.8 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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested135030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested362566%
Total Not Requested186534%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested126545%

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