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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: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,912

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForteS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,600 $26,940
Base Invoice $20,410 $25,359
Premium Plus Package 3,900  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 125  
Climate Package   412
Convenience Package   405
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   2,120
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Premium Plus Package 3,570  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 102  
Climate Package   354
Convenience Package   348
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
Navigation system   1,823
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 4,375 9,147
Options (change) 3,963 8,038
Destination 895 695
Total Price $26,870 $36,782
Total Invoice $25,268 $34,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,620
Model Year20182006
ModelForteS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4218hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,870$36,782
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,960$36,782
Total Invoice$25,268$34,092
Adjustments for Features-1,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,472$34,092

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182006
ModelForteS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,875$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7960

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182006
ModelForteS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in175.9 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,278 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 ft312.6 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 headlights150No
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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested270060%
Total Not Requested177540%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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