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Kia Forte vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,370

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $29,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,714

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelForteSQ5
TrimSX3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $51,900
Base Invoice $22,422 $48,268
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
6-speed manual -1,400  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Navigation Plus Package   3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Blind spot warning system   500
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
6-speed manual -1,232  
Interior trim, special color 0  
Navigation Plus Package   3,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Blind spot warning system   467
Options (change) 2,675 4,400
Options (change) 2,397 4,096
Destination 895 895
Total Price $27,370 $57,195
Total Invoice $25,714 $53,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,603
Model Year20182014
ModelForteSQ5
TrimSX3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/45-20
Total Price$27,370$57,195
Adjustments for Features0-7,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,370$49,740
Total Invoice$25,714$53,259
Adjustments for Features0-6,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,714$46,317

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182014
ModelForteSQ5
TrimSX3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,425$9,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,942

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182014
ModelForteSQ5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length171.3 in183.0 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft357.3 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
HD radio50Yes
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 seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested360087%
Total Not Requested55013%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested97560%
Total Not Requested64040%

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