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Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,405

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,766

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelS60S60S60Forte
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $19,500
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $18,528
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Premium Package 1,900 1,500   2,600
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550  
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Wood trim     0  
215/45HR17       300
Technology Package       2,300
Floor mats       115
Remote start       495
Rear spoiler       295
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Premium Package 1,786 1,410   2,348
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517  
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538  
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Wood trim     0  
215/45HR17       269
Technology Package       2,074
Floor mats       93
Remote start       410
Rear spoiler       244
Options (change) 7,300 6,100 4,600 6,105
Options (change) 6,862 5,734 4,324 5,438
Destination 875 875 875 800
Total Price $39,475 $45,425 $48,425 $26,405
Total Invoice $37,159 $42,752 $45,572 $24,766

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,579
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelS60S60S60Forte
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18215/45-17
Total Price$39,475$45,425$48,425$26,405
Adjustments for Features-865-2,765-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,610$42,660$45,085$26,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0
Total Invoice$37,159$42,752$45,572$24,766
Adjustments for Features-814-2,602-3,1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,345$40,150$42,429$24,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,084$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelS60S60S60Forte
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,190$5,765$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$2,765$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-814-2,602-3,1430

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelS60Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested305084%
Total Not Requested57516%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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