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Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,355

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,738

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelC30C30Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $20,690
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $19,521
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Tech Package     3,700
Floor mats     115
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Premium Tech Package     3,334
Floor mats     93
6-speed shiftable automatic     940
Options (change) 6,700 5,700 4,815
Options (change) 6,373 5,433 4,367
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $31,650 $32,850 $26,355
Total Invoice $29,877 $31,005 $24,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,533
Model Year201020102016
ModelC30C30Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,650$32,850$26,355
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$32,425$24,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$29,877$31,005$24,738
Adjustments for Features0-401-1,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,877$30,604$23,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020102016
ModelC30C30Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
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$2,015$2,440$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-1,394

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102016
ModelC30Forte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length167.4 in178.3 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested300079%
Total Not Requested80021%

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