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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: $26,250

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,693

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $9,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelS40Forte
TrimT5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $19,990
Base Invoice $29,281 $18,993
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Premium Package   3,000
Floor mats   115
Rear spoiler   295
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Premium Plus Package   1,796
Premium Package   2,717
Floor mats   93
Rear spoiler   244
Options (change) 4,700 5,410
Options (change) 4,418 4,850
Destination 850 850
Total Price $36,700 $26,250
Total Invoice $34,549 $24,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,912
Model Year20102016
ModelS40Forte
TrimT5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,700$26,250
Adjustments for Features0-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,700$26,190
Total Invoice$34,549$24,693
Adjustments for Features0-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,549$24,637

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102016
ModelS40Forte
TrimT5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102016
ModelS40Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,036 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 in53.0 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 Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested292587%
Total Not Requested45013%

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