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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40RioRio
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $14,480 $15,110
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Value Package     750  
195/55VR15     300  
Floor mats     95 95
Rear spoiler     300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Value Package     665  
195/55VR15     260  
Floor mats     72 72
Rear spoiler     250  
Options (change) 550 550 1,445 95
Options (change) 517 517 1,247 72
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $29,175 $32,575 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $27,477 $30,673 $16,422 $15,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,226
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40RioRio
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$29,175$32,575$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-2,895-4,9200-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,280$27,655$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$625$0
Total Invoice$27,477$30,673$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-2,727-4,6330-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,750$26,040$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$898$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40RioRio
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,315$1,395$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$4,920$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,727-4,6330-353

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112011
ModelS40Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length176.2 in167.3 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

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