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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: $28,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $7,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5SX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,950 $23,800
Base Invoice $23,453 $22,422
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Proximity key 450  
Blind spot warning system 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Floor mats   125
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Proximity key 423  
Blind spot warning system 658  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 10,500 3,725
Options (change) 9,945 3,338
Destination 875 895
Total Price $36,325 $28,420
Total Invoice $34,273 $26,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,307
Model Year20122018
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5SX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5201hp I4
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,325$28,420
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$27,685
Total Invoice$34,273$26,655
Adjustments for Features0-689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,273$25,966

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5SX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,915$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-689

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelC30Forte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length167.4 in171.3 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.9 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		20.2 ft356.4 ft3

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

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%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested145071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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 mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested330080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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