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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: $26,495

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,921

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteVolt
TrimEXSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,390 $20,990 $37,570
Base Invoice $19,367 $19,811 $36,067
Premium Tech Package 4,500 4,200  
Remote start 495 495  
Floor mats 115 115  
Cargo net 50 50 60
Cargo mat 95 95 110
Navigation system     495
Premium Tech Package 4,081 3,863  
Remote start 410 410  
Floor mats 93 93  
Cargo net 42 42 55
Cargo mat 78 78 100
Navigation system     450
Options (change) 5,255 4,955 665
Options (change) 4,704 4,486 605
Destination 850 850 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $26,495 $26,795 $31,610
Total Invoice $24,921 $25,147 $30,047

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,089
Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteVolt
TrimEXSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4149hp PiH
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,495$26,795$31,610
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,320$26,795$30,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,921$25,147$30,047
Adjustments for Features-1650-1,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,756$25,147$28,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$391$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201620162017
ModelForteForteVolt
TrimEXSXPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,825$3,650$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650-1,202

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20162017
ModelForteVolt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.1 in
Length171.3 in180.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.8.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested277566%
Total Not Requested142534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested252555%
Total Not Requested210045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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