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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: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $13,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,050 $19,600
Base Invoice $31,067 $18,670
Preferred Package 1,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
Preferred Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
Options (change) 4,700 3,550
Options (change) 4,418 3,095
Destination 850 750
Total Price $38,600 $23,900
Total Invoice $36,335 $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: $12,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,415
Model Year20102012
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$38,600$23,900
Adjustments for Features-2,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,045$23,900
Total Invoice$36,335$22,515
Adjustments for Features-2,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,930$22,515

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelV50Forte
TrimT5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Door sill trim plates$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 
Metal pedals $75
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$4,655$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4050

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102012
ModelV50Forte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.0 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.2,782 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		12.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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