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Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,175 Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| Difference: $45,905 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,541 Kia Forte SX | ||||||
| Difference: $42,567 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 |
| Trim | EX | SX | A7 3.0T | S7 4.0 TFSI | RS 7 | RS 7 Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $19,690 | $20,890 | $69,700 | $81,200 | $113,900 | $130,700 |
| Base Invoice | $18,751 | $19,707 | $64,822 | $75,516 | $105,928 | $121,552 |
| Technology Package | 2,100 | 1,900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,700 | 2,300 | ||||
| UVO | 600 | |||||
| Floor mats | 115 | 115 | ||||
| Cargo net | 50 | 50 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Heated second row seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,893 | 1,717 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,441 | 2,079 | ||||
| UVO | 558 | |||||
| Floor mats | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Cargo net | 42 | 42 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 130 |
| Cargo mat | 78 | 78 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 |
| Heated second row seats | 467 | 467 | 467 | 467 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| Options (change) | 5,660 | 4,460 | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1,405 | 1,405 |
| Options (change) | 5,105 | 4,009 | 1,311 | 1,311 | 1,311 | 1,311 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $26,175 | $26,175 | $72,080 | $83,580 | $117,280 | $134,080 |
| Total Invoice | $24,681 | $24,541 | $67,108 | $77,802 | $109,214 | $124,838 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,900 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,916 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 |
| Trim | EX | SX | A7 3.0T | S7 4.0 TFSI | RS 7 | RS 7 Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 340hp V6 | 450hp V8 | 560hp V8 | 605hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | T8 | S7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/40-18 | 255/40-19 | 265/35-20 | 275/30-21 | 275/30-21 |
| Total Price | $26,175 | $26,175 | $72,080 | $83,580 | $117,280 | $134,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | -875 | 0 | -7,880 | -10,355 | -11,880 | -15,580 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,300 | $26,175 | $64,200 | $73,225 | $105,400 | $118,500 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $875 | $0 | $9,025 | $41,200 | $54,300 |
| Total Invoice | $24,681 | $24,541 | $67,108 | $77,802 | $109,214 | $124,838 |
| Adjustments for Features | -825 | 0 | -7,336 | -9,639 | -11,063 | -14,506 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $23,856 | $24,541 | $59,772 | $68,163 | $98,151 | $110,332 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $685 | $0 | $8,391 | $38,379 | $50,560 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | Forte | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 | A7 / S7 / RS7 |
| Trim | EX | SX | A7 3.0T | S7 4.0 TFSI | RS 7 | RS 7 Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| FWD | $0 | $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 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $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 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $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 | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger 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 | ||||
| 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 | $2,950 | $2,075 | $9,955 | $12,430 | $13,955 | $17,655 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $875 | $0 | $7,880 | $10,355 | $11,880 | $15,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -825 | 0 | -7,336 | -9,639 | -11,063 | -14,506 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Forte | A7 / S7 / RS7 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 114.7 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 196.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 75.2 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 55.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,046 lb. | 4,256 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 36.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 37.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.2 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.4 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3450 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 5% |
| UVO | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| 911 assist | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Rear air vents | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated driver seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3200 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 4% |
Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 A7 3.0T
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7 Performance
| Heated second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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