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Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,940

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $47,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,547

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $43,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimSXA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,600 $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700
Base Invoice $18,670 $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552
Technology Package 1,800        
Sunroof 750        
Leather Package 1,000        
Cargo net 40 140 140 140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Technology Package 1,570        
Sunroof 655        
Leather Package 870        
Cargo net 32 130 130 130 130
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Options (change) 3,590 715 715 715 715
Options (change) 3,127 666 666 666 666
Destination 750 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $23,940 $71,390 $82,890 $116,590 $133,390
Total Invoice $22,547 $66,463 $77,157 $108,569 $124,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,742
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimSXA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-19255/40-19275/30-21275/30-21
Total Price$23,940$71,390$82,890$116,590$133,390
Adjustments for Features0-8,780-11,255-12,780-16,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$62,610$71,635$103,810$116,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,025$41,200$54,300
Total Invoice$22,547$66,463$77,157$108,569$124,193
Adjustments for Features0-8,174-10,477-11,901-15,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,547$58,289$66,680$96,668$108,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,391$38,379$50,560

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelForteA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimSXA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,200$10,980$13,455$14,980$18,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,780$11,255$12,780$16,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,174-10,477-11,901-15,344

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20122018
ModelForteA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in114.7 in
Length170.9 in196.2 in
Width69.9 in75.2 in
Height57.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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