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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: $21,070

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,930

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,495 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $16,660 $26,085 $29,281
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
Leather seating surfaces 1,000   200
Sunroof 700    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
Leather seating surfaces 870   188
Sunroof 610    
5-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Options (change) 2,880 3,000 1,200
Options (change) 2,575 2,820 1,128
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $21,070 $31,625 $33,225
Total Invoice $19,930 $29,780 $31,284

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,066
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,070$31,625$33,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,070$29,730$31,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$19,930$29,780$31,284
Adjustments for Features0-1,784-1,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,930$27,996$29,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201020112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,520$3,415$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,784-1,996

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102011
ModelForteS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in176.2 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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%

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