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Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,205

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,682

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelForteQ3
TrimEX2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,390 $32,900
Base Invoice $19,367 $30,596
Premium Tech Package 4,500  
Universal garage door opener 350 295
Floor mats 115  
Convenience Package   1,350
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Premium Tech Package 4,081  
Universal garage door opener 291 274
Floor mats 93  
Convenience Package   1,256
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 4,965 4,320
Options (change) 4,465 4,020
Destination 850 975
Total Price $26,205 $38,195
Total Invoice $24,682 $35,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,851
Model Year20162018
ModelForteQ3
TrimEX2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,205$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,205$33,840
Total Invoice$24,682$35,591
Adjustments for Features0-4,058
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,682$31,533

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20162018
ModelForteQ3
TrimEX2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,950$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,058

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20162018
ModelForteQ3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in102.5 in
Length171.3 in172.8 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested382591%
Total Not Requested3759%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested75076%
Total Not Requested24024%

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