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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: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,590 $19,600
Base Invoice $27,850 $18,670
Dynamic Trim Package 1,995  
Premium Package 2,395  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
Audio Package 895  
Proximity key 450  
Navigation system 2,120  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Dynamic Trim Package 1,715  
Premium Package 2,059  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 253  
Audio Package 769  
Proximity key 387  
Navigation system 1,823  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 9,300 3,550
Options (change) 7,994 3,095
Destination 695 750
Total Price $39,585 $23,900
Total Invoice $36,539 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,372
Model Year20072012
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine218hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$39,585$23,900
Adjustments for Features-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,795$23,900
Total Invoice$36,539$22,515
Adjustments for Features-1,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,887$22,515

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
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$3,865$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6520

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
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.2,944 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?
Roof rails250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested100034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%

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