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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: $23,900

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,505

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,277

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $18,600
Base Invoice $23,218 $17,710
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 8,100 4,550
Options (change) 7,689 4,045
Destination 875 750
Total Price $33,675 $23,900
Total Invoice $31,782 $22,505

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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: $8,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,220
Model Year20112012
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,675$23,900
Adjustments for Features-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,555$23,900
Total Invoice$31,782$22,505
Adjustments for Features-1,0570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,725$22,505

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights $100
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0570

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelC30Forte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length167.4 in176.4 in
Width70.2 in69.5 in
Height57.0 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,200 lb.2,879 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested102547%
Total Not Requested115053%
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
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%

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