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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: $23,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,790

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $10,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $18,895
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $18,000
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 5,900 4,100 3,550
Options (change) 5,546 3,854 3,095
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $34,525 $36,125 $23,140
Total Invoice $32,506 $34,010 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,984
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$34,525$36,125$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,840-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,685$34,060$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,506$34,010$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,732-1,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,774$32,066$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,090$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$2,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,732-1,9440

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelS40Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.2 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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