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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,640

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,310

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelForteVolt
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $39,145
Base Invoice $17,520 $37,579
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Technology Package 1,800  
Premium Trim Package   1,395
Navigation system   1,995
Bose 7 speakers   495
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Technology Package 1,570  
Premium Trim Package   1,228
Navigation system   1,756
Bose 7 speakers   436
Options (change) 3,550 3,885
Options (change) 3,095 3,420
Destination 695 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $22,640 $36,380
Total Invoice $21,310 $34,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,151
Model Year20112012
ModelForteVolt
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4149hp E+
TransmissionM6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,640$36,380
Adjustments for Features0-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,640$35,440
Total Invoice$21,310$34,349
Adjustments for Features0-888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,310$33,461

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20112012
ModelForteVolt
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20112012
ModelForteVolt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in105.7 in
Length170.9 in177.1 in
Width69.9 in70.4 in
Height57.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte 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?
Rearview camera200No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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