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Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,008

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $8,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $23,800
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $22,422
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     125
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 4,150
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 3,691
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $37,275 $39,325 $28,845
Total Invoice $35,091 $37,018 $27,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,186
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,275$39,325$28,845
Adjustments for Features0-475-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,275$38,850$28,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,091$37,018$27,008
Adjustments for Features0-447-103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,091$36,571$26,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,690$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-103

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112018
ModelV50Forte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested345083%
Total Not Requested70017%

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