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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: $26,890

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,223

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,900 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $19,717 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Package 2,200    
Technology Package 1,800    
Floor mats 115    
Rear bumper protector 75    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Package 1,986    
Technology Package 1,624    
Floor mats 93    
Rear bumper protector 62    
6-speed shiftable automatic 941    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 5,190 6,700 4,900
Options (change) 4,706 6,298 4,606
Destination 800 875 875
Total Price $26,890 $36,575 $38,625
Total Invoice $25,223 $34,433 $36,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,219
Model Year201420112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,890$36,575$38,625
Adjustments for Features-100-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,880$36,575$38,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$25,223$34,433$36,360
Adjustments for Features-90-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,214$34,433$35,913
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201420112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,265$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-90-447

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20142011
ModelForteV50
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in178.0 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,122 lb.3,570 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft344.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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