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Kia Forte vs. Volvo S60 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volvo S60 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $17,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $16,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelForteS60S60S60S60S60
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestar
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $34,150 $39,900 $39,450 $44,400 $59,300
Base Invoice $18,190 $32,101 $37,506 $37,083 $41,736 $55,742
Technology Package 1,800          
Sunroof 750          
Leather Package 1,000          
Sport Package   1,000        
Premier Package   2,650        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560 560 560 560 0
Metal pedals   190   190    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Proximity key   525        
Technology Package 1,570          
Sunroof 655          
Leather Package 870          
Sport Package   940        
Premier Package   2,491        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   528 517 528 528 0
Metal pedals   170   170    
Heated front seats   470 470 470 470  
Proximity key   494        
Options (change) 3,550 5,425 1,060 1,250 1,060 0
Options (change) 3,095 5,093 987 1,168 998 0
Destination 750 940 940 940 940 940
Total Price $23,400 $40,515 $41,900 $41,640 $46,400 $60,240
Total Invoice $22,035 $38,134 $39,433 $39,191 $43,674 $56,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,946
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelForteS60S60S60S60S60
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestar
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4240hp I4240hp I4302hp I4325hp I6345hp I6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 8650, 12180, 8180, 8650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-18235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$23,400$40,515$41,900$41,640$46,400$60,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-4,500-3,350-5,600-10,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$37,165$37,400$38,290$40,800$50,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235$1,125$3,635$12,885
Total Invoice$22,035$38,134$39,433$39,191$43,674$56,682
Adjustments for Features0-3,153-4,235-3,153-5,271-9,588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$34,981$35,198$36,038$38,403$47,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$217$1,057$3,422$12,113

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S60

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelForteS60S60S60S60S60
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestar
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Universal garage door opener     $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Cyclist detection     $25
Driver drowsiness monitor     $150
Forward collision warning     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Pedestrian detection     $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera$200    $200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer     $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Ionizing air filtration$50     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust     $250
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers  $50 $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Dampers, manually adjustable     $400
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,300$5,650$6,800$5,650$7,900$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$4,500$3,350$5,600$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,153-4,235-3,153-5,271-9,588

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20122016
ModelForteS60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in182.5 in
Width69.9 in73.4 in
Height57.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,708 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested137596%
Total Not Requested504%
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 S60 T5

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%

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