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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: $19,075

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $11,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,205

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $10,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5EX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,715 $18,300
Base Invoice $27,932 $17,430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Options (change) 475 0
Options (change) 408 0
Destination 745 775
Total Price $30,935 $19,075
Total Invoice $29,085 $18,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,818
Model Year20082013
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5EX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,935$19,075
Adjustments for Features-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,805$19,075
Total Invoice$29,085$18,205
Adjustments for Features-1,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,023$18,205

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5EX
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,680$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0620

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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.2,781 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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