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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: $27,105

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,423

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $9,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $20,890
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $19,707
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Technology Package     1,900
Premium Package     2,300
Rear bumper protector     75
Floor mats     115
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Technology Package     1,717
Premium Package     2,079
Rear bumper protector     62
Floor mats     93
6-speed shiftable automatic     940
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 5,390
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 4,891
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $36,575 $38,625 $27,105
Total Invoice $34,433 $36,360 $25,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,019
Model Year201120112015
ModelV50V50Forte
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,575$38,625$27,105
Adjustments for Features0-475-10
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,575$38,150$27,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,433$36,360$25,423
Adjustments for Features0-447-9
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,433$35,913$25,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201120112015
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,740$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$10
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-9

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112015
ModelV50Forte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.0 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height58.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,122 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
12.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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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