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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: $22,680

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $98,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,342

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $91,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelForteR8R8R8
TrimKoup SX4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,395 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $17,520 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750      
Technology Package 1,800      
Cargo net 40      
Navigation system   2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650
iPod integration   100 0 0
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655      
Technology Package 1,570      
Cargo net 32      
Navigation system   1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605
iPod integration   93 0 0
Options (change) 3,590 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 3,127 2,651 605 605
Destination 695 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $22,680 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $21,342 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $96,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,425
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelForteR8R8R8
TrimKoup SX4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp I4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
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$22,680$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,510-4,300-5,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$118,790$149,600$195,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$21,342$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-4,007-4,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,342$110,767$139,418$181,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,651$71,221

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi R8

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelForteR8R8R8
TrimKoup SX4.25.2GT
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
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
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Speaker lights$100   
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   
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,015$5,525$7,315$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,510$4,300$5,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,340-4,007-4,991

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
ModelForteR8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length176.4 in174.5 in
Width69.5 in75.0 in
Height55.1 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,717 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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