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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: $11,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $11,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $19,600
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $18,670
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Technology Package     1,800
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Technology Package     1,570
Options (change) 5,900 4,100 3,550
Options (change) 5,546 3,854 3,095
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $35,775 $37,825 $23,900
Total Invoice $33,681 $35,608 $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: $10,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,631
Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,775$37,825$23,900
Adjustments for Features-1,630-2,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,145$35,720$23,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$33,681$35,608$22,515
Adjustments for Features-1,535-1,9820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,146$33,626$22,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112012
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,805$4,280$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,630$2,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,535-1,9820

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelV50Forte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.0 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height58.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.2,944 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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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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