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Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,670

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $15,995 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $15,230 $27,260 $30,879
Leather seating surfaces 1,000   200
Premium Package 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces 870   188
Premium Package 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145    
4-speed automatic 960    
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Options (change) 2,980 2,550 750
Options (change) 2,675 2,397 705
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $19,670 $32,425 $34,475
Total Invoice $18,600 $30,532 $32,459

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,333
Model Year201020112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine156hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$19,670$32,425$34,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,670$29,665$31,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$18,600$30,532$32,459
Adjustments for Features0-2,599-3,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,600$27,933$29,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201020112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector $40$40
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
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
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
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
Total Value of Features$1,370$4,130$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,599-3,046

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20102011
ModelForteV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in178.0 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,740 lb.3,570 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.744.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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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