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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: $28,845

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,008

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,800 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $22,422 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 125    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 102    
Rear bumper protector 62    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 4,150 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 3,691 6,956 5,264
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $28,845 $37,275 $39,325
Total Invoice $27,008 $35,091 $37,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,186
Model Year201820112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$28,845$37,275$39,325
Adjustments for Features-1100-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,735$37,275$38,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$27,008$35,091$37,018
Adjustments for Features-1030-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,905$35,091$36,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201820112011
ModelForteV50V50
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
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$3,325$3,215$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1030-447

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,031 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 Room53.8 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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested345083%
Total Not Requested70017%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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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