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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: $26,330

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,720

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,700 $20,590
Base Invoice $23,218 $19,428
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   1,900
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   1,717
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 8,900 4,915
Options (change) 8,441 4,467
Destination 875 825
Total Price $34,475 $26,330
Total Invoice $32,534 $24,720

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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: $7,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,446
Model Year20112015
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,475$26,330
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$26,330
Total Invoice$32,534$24,720
Adjustments for Features-3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,166$24,720

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3680

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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,200 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte specs.

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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