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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: $26,795

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $13,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,261

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $12,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,050 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $31,067 $20,966 $22,422
Preferred Package 1,250    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Climate Package 900    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Premium Tech Package   3,600 3,600
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Floor mats   125 125
Preferred Package 1,175    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Climate Package 846    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Premium Tech Package   3,236 3,236
Rear bumper protector   62 62
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 6,195 3,800 3,800
Options (change) 5,823 3,400 3,400
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $40,095 $26,795 $28,495
Total Invoice $37,740 $25,261 $26,717

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,500
Model Year201020172017
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6T6S7
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$40,095$26,795$28,495
Adjustments for Features-1,0400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,055$26,795$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$37,740$25,261$26,717
Adjustments for Features-9790-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,761$25,261$26,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201020172017
ModelV50ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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$4,015$2,975$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-9790-164

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102017
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
12.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft356.4 ft3

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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 EX

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested330078%
Total Not Requested95022%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
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 Requested330080%
Total Not Requested85020%

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