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Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,215

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,610

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $22,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEXSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $39,618 $50,592
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125    
Cargo net 50 50 80 80
Cargo mat 95 95 170 170
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600 2,600
Premium Plus Package     3,000  
Warm Weather Package     1,300 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102    
Cargo net 42 42 74 74
Cargo mat 78 78 158 158
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418 2,418
Premium Plus Package     2,790  
Warm Weather Package     1,210 744
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 4,220 4,220 7,725 4,225
Options (change) 3,749 3,749 7,186 3,930
Destination 895 895 975 975
Total Price $27,215 $28,915 $51,300 $59,600
Total Invoice $25,610 $27,066 $47,779 $55,497

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,784
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEXSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$27,215$28,915$51,300$59,600
Adjustments for Features0-275-6,855-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,215$28,640$44,445$52,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$7,600
Total Invoice$25,610$27,066$47,779$55,497
Adjustments for Features0-257-6,385-7,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,610$26,809$41,394$48,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,199$0$7,068

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelForteForteA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEXSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support$0$0  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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$2,525$2,800$9,380$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$6,855$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257-6,385-7,035

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelForteA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length171.3 in186.3 in
Width70.1 in72.6 in
Height57.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested410096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested400096%
Total Not Requested1504%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67542%
Total Not Requested91558%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested147556%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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