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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: $24,125

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,140 $19,800
Base Invoice $26,487 $18,860
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 10,330 3,550
Options (change) 9,055 3,095
Destination 695 775
Total Price $39,165 $24,125
Total Invoice $36,237 $22,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,869
Model Year20062013
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$39,165$24,125
Adjustments for Features-6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,475$24,125
Total Invoice$36,237$22,730
Adjustments for Features-6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,599$22,730

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,515$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062013
ModelV50Forte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length177.7 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.2,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%

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