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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: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $12,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteS40
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $28,515
Base Invoice $18,190 $26,804
Technology Package 1,800  
Sunroof 750  
Leather Package 1,000  
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,350
Navigation system   2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Technology Package 1,570  
Sunroof 655  
Leather Package 870  
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   2,021
Navigation system   1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Options (change) 3,550 6,155
Options (change) 3,095 5,292
Destination 750 745
Total Price $23,400 $35,415
Total Invoice $22,035 $32,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,702
Model Year20122008
ModelForteS40
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,400$35,415
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$34,225
Total Invoice$22,035$32,841
Adjustments for Features0-1,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$31,737

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelForteS40
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,050$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,104

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelForteS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in175.9 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,870 lb.3,278 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 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested195063%
Total Not Requested115037%

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