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Kia Forte vs. Audi A8 / S8 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 A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,920 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $57,605 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,310 Kia Forte EX | ||||
| Difference: $53,363 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | EX | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $21,600 | $77,400 | $86,400 | $114,900 |
| Base Invoice | $20,410 | $71,982 | $80,352 | $106,858 |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,900 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 350 | |||
| Floor mats | 125 | |||
| Cargo net | 50 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,100 | |
| Premium Package | 3,950 | 3,950 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,570 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 291 | |||
| Floor mats | 102 | |||
| Cargo net | 42 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 1,954 | |
| Premium Package | 3,673 | 3,673 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,425 | 6,200 | 6,200 | 2,100 |
| Options (change) | 4,005 | 5,766 | 5,766 | 1,954 |
| Destination | 895 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $26,920 | $84,525 | $93,525 | $117,925 |
| Total Invoice | $25,310 | $78,673 | $87,043 | $109,737 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,510 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,036 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | EX | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 164hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 435hp V8 | 520hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 6 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/45-17 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/35-21 |
| Total Price | $26,920 | $84,525 | $93,525 | $117,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -11,095 | -11,245 | -14,295 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,920 | $73,430 | $82,280 | $103,630 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,850 | $30,200 |
| Total Invoice | $25,310 | $78,673 | $87,043 | $109,737 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -10,327 | -10,466 | -13,302 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,310 | $68,346 | $76,577 | $96,435 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $8,231 | $28,089 |
Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | EX | A8 3.0T | A8 4.0T | S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Approach detection | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,575 | $14,670 | $14,820 | $17,870 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $11,095 | $11,245 | $14,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -10,327 | -10,466 | -13,302 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2015 |
| Model | Forte | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 117.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 202.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,909 lb. | 4,366 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.1 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | 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 |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 4225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 53% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 25% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 75% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
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