Kia Forte Kia Forte 2011 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 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.

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

Lowest Total Price: $22,680

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $22,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $21,165

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $17,520 $39,618 $50,592
Technology Package 1,800    
Sunroof 750    
Leather Package 1,000    
Cargo net 40 80 80
Convenience Package   900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Heated front seats   500  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600
Technology Package 1,570    
Sunroof 655    
Leather Package 870    
Cargo net 32 74 74
Convenience Package   838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Heated front seats   466  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418
Options (change) 3,590 2,055 3,255
Options (change) 3,127 1,914 3,028
Destination 695 975 975
Total Price $22,680 $45,630 $58,630
Total Invoice $21,342 $42,507 $54,595

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Forte dealer quotes or Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,910
Model Year201120182018
ModelForteA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$22,680$45,630$58,630
Adjustments for Features0-6,715-11,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$38,915$47,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,485
Total Invoice$21,342$42,507$54,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,255-10,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,342$36,252$44,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,886

Return to top

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

Model Year201120182018
ModelForteA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSXA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,625$8,340$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,715$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,255-10,457

Return to top

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

Model Year20112018
ModelForteA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length170.9 in186.3 in
Width69.9 in72.6 in
Height57.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft335.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.