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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: $28,770

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,946

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelForteQ3
TrimSX2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $32,500
Base Invoice $22,422 $30,227
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Sport Package   550
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Sport Package   511
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   1,768
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 4,075 4,400
Options (change) 3,629 4,092
Destination 895 925
Total Price $28,770 $37,825
Total Invoice $26,946 $35,244

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,001
Model Year20182015
ModelForteQ3
TrimSX2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,770$37,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,770$35,360
Total Invoice$26,946$35,244
Adjustments for Features0-2,297
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$32,947

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182015
ModelForteQ3
TrimSX2.0 TFSI
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,297

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20182015
ModelForteQ3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in102.5 in
Length171.3 in172.6 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height57.1 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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 SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

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