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Kia Forte vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,315

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $95,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $89,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelForteR8R8R8
TrimEX4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,600 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $20,410 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Universal garage door opener 350      
Rear spoiler 295      
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration     0 0
Universal garage door opener 291      
Rear spoiler 244      
Floor mats 102      
Cargo net 42      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 820 650 650 650
Options (change) 679 605 605 605
Destination 895 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $23,315 $119,100 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $21,984 $111,061 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,720
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelForteR8R8R8
TrimEX4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$23,315$119,100$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-3,870-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,315$117,645$150,030$195,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,385$78,225
Total Invoice$21,984$111,061$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,357-3,607-4,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,984$109,704$139,818$182,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,114$72,684

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi R8

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelForteR8R8R8
TrimEX4.25.2GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,770$8,185$9,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$3,870$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,357-3,607-4,591

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182012
ModelForteR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in174.5 in
Width70.1 in75.0 in
Height56.3 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,909 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft33.5 ft3

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