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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: $27,165

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,512

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelS60S60S60S60Forte
TrimT5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestarEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $39,450 $44,400 $59,300 $21,600
Base Invoice $37,506 $37,083 $41,736 $55,742 $20,410
Convenience Package 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560 0  
Blind spot warning system 925 925 925    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler   455     295
Premium Plus Package         3,900
Floor mats         125
Universal garage door opener         350
Convenience Package 940 940 940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 528 528 0  
Blind spot warning system 870 870 870    
Heated front seats 470 470 470    
Rear spoiler   387     244
Premium Plus Package         3,570
Floor mats         102
Universal garage door opener         291
Options (change) 2,985 3,440 2,985 0 4,670
Options (change) 2,797 3,195 2,808 0 4,207
Destination 940 940 940 940 895
Total Price $43,825 $43,830 $48,325 $60,240 $27,165
Total Invoice $41,243 $41,218 $45,484 $56,682 $25,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,661
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelS60S60S60S60Forte
TrimT5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestarEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4302hp I4325hp I6345hp I6164hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12180, 8180, 8650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-18235/40-19245/35-20215/45-17
Total Price$43,825$43,830$48,325$60,240$27,165
Adjustments for Features-2,200-1,175-3,300-6,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,625$42,655$45,025$53,525$27,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$3,400$11,900$0
Total Invoice$41,243$41,218$45,484$56,682$25,512
Adjustments for Features-2,070-1,105-3,106-6,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,173$40,113$42,378$50,364$25,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$940$3,205$11,191$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelS60S60S60S60Forte
TrimT5 R-Design Special EditionT6T6 R-DesignPolestarEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Cyclist detection   $25 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150 
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust   $250 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50 $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Road sign information   $75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Metal pedals$75 $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable   $400 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,825$4,800$6,925$10,340$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$1,175$3,300$6,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,070-1,105-3,106-6,3180

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelS60Forte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,909 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 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 R-Design Special Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30063%
Total Not Requested17537%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested397589%
Total Not Requested50011%

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