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

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Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,640

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $22,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $21,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimKoup SXA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,395 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $17,520 $34,504 $50,128
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Navigation Package   2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   3,900  
Obstacle detection, rear   550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Proximity key   550 550
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Navigation Package   1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   3,628  
Obstacle detection, rear   511 511
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Proximity key   511 511
Options (change) 3,550 7,475 3,575
Options (change) 3,095 6,953 3,325
Destination 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,640 $45,450 $59,650
Total Invoice $21,310 $42,332 $55,628

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,705
Model Year201120122012
ModelForteA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimKoup SXA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$22,640$45,450$59,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,635-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,640$40,815$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,600
Total Invoice$21,310$42,332$55,628
Adjustments for Features0-4,317-4,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,310$38,015$50,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,731

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201120122012
ModelForteA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimKoup SXA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Speaker lights$100  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,445$6,080$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,317-4,882

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112012
ModelForteA5 / S5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length176.4 in182.1 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height55.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested122569%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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