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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: $26,105

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,483

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $19,690 $20,890
Base Invoice $33,370 $18,751 $19,707
Navigation system 2,205    
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Proximity key 450    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Technology Package   2,100 1,900
Premium Package   2,700 2,300
UVO   600  
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   115 115
Navigation system 2,073    
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Proximity key 423    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Technology Package   1,893 1,717
Premium Package   2,441 2,079
UVO   558  
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   93 93
Options (change) 4,855 5,590 4,390
Options (change) 4,564 5,047 3,951
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $41,180 $26,105 $26,105
Total Invoice $38,759 $24,623 $24,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,641
Model Year200920152015
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$41,180$26,105$26,105
Adjustments for Features-2,465-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,715$25,230$26,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$875
Total Invoice$38,759$24,623$24,483
Adjustments for Features-2,320-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,439$23,798$24,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$685

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920152015
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,465$2,875$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,465$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,320-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092015
ModelV50Forte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,046 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 in53.0 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
27.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested295081%
Total Not Requested67519%
UVO
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%

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