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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $20,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $18,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelForteA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEXA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $20,410 $34,318 $49,895
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Prestige Package   8,700 5,900
Blind spot warning system   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Prestige Package   8,092 5,487
Blind spot warning system   466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 4,375 9,675 6,875
Options (change) 3,963 9,001 6,396
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $26,870 $47,450 $62,700
Total Invoice $25,268 $44,194 $58,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,432
Model Year201820112011
ModelForteA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEXA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
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$47,450$62,700
Adjustments for Features0-530-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$46,920$61,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,650
Total Invoice$25,268$44,194$58,466
Adjustments for Features0-494-1,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$43,700$57,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,712

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201820112011
ModelForteA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEXA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
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  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Sunroof$900  
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
Steering-linked headlights$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,155$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-1,054

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182011
ModelForteA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height56.3 in54.0 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
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
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested207546%
Total Not Requested240054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested282569%
Total Not Requested126531%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested101542%

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