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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,870

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS40Forte
TrimT5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $21,600
Base Invoice $26,804 $20,410
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Proximity key 450  
Universal garage door opener   350
Premium Plus Package   3,900
Floor mats   125
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Proximity key 387  
Universal garage door opener   291
Premium Plus Package   3,570
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 7,387 4,375
Options (change) 6,352 3,963
Destination 745 895
Total Price $36,647 $26,870
Total Invoice $33,901 $25,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,747
Model Year20082018
ModelS40Forte
TrimT5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5164hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,647$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,647$25,685
Total Invoice$33,901$25,268
Adjustments for Features0-1,114
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,901$24,154

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelS40Forte
TrimT5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,114

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
ModelS40Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length175.9 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200No
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
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested287564%
Total Not Requested160036%

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