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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: $27,145

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $14,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,552

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,370 $20,966 $22,422
Climate Package 675    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Proximity key 450    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
Climate Package 634    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Navigation system 2,073    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Proximity key 423    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 5,550 4,150 4,150
Options (change) 5,217 3,691 3,691
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $41,875 $27,145 $28,845
Total Invoice $39,412 $25,552 $27,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,364
Model Year200920182018
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,875$27,145$28,845
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,285$27,145$28,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$39,412$25,552$27,008
Adjustments for Features-1,4960-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,916$25,552$26,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,199

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920182018
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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 
Approach detection $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$2,825$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4960-257

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
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.2,929 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
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested345081%
Total Not Requested80019%

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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
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
Total Requested345083%
Total Not Requested70017%

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