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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: $21,100

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $9,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,500 $18,600
Base Invoice $23,970 $17,710
Premier Package 1,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Premier Package 1,504  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,750 1,750
Options (change) 3,525 1,525
Destination 895 750
Total Price $30,145 $21,100
Total Invoice $28,390 $19,985

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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: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,633
Model Year20132012
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,145$21,100
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,325$21,100
Total Invoice$28,390$19,985
Adjustments for Features-7720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,618$19,985

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
ModelC30Forte
TrimT5Koup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,940$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7720

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,212 lb.2,717 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo C30 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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