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Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $20,410 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Plus Package 3,900    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Rear spoiler 295    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Plus Package 3,570    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Rear spoiler 244    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 4,670 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 4,207 6,956 5,264
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $27,165 $36,025 $37,625
Total Invoice $25,512 $33,916 $35,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,141
Model Year201820112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,165$36,025$37,625
Adjustments for Features-7850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,380$36,025$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$25,512$33,916$35,420
Adjustments for Features-7370-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,775$33,916$35,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201820112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,315$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-7370-212

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelForteS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in176.2 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
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 seat100No
Total Requested292565%
Total Not Requested155035%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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