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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Rio
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $14,025
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $13,305
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Power Package     600
Antilock brakes (ABS)     400
Floor mats     85
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Power Package     535
Antilock brakes (ABS)     357
Floor mats     65
Options (change) 550 550 1,085
Options (change) 517 517 957
Destination 875 875 650
Total Price $29,175 $32,575 $15,760
Total Invoice $27,477 $30,673 $14,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,085
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Rio
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5110hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17195/55-15
Total Price$29,175$32,575$15,760
Adjustments for Features-3,695-5,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,480$26,855$15,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$27,477$30,673$14,912
Adjustments for Features-3,480-5,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,997$25,287$14,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Rio
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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$4,365$6,390$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$5,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,480-5,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112009
ModelS40Rio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in98.4 in
Length176.2 in166.9 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 SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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