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Volvo XC70 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,900

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $15,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $14,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelXC70Forte
Trim3.2SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,150 $19,600
Base Invoice $30,221 $18,670
Premium Package 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,700  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
Premium Package 2,773  
Multimedia Package 2,538  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
Options (change) 6,750 3,550
Options (change) 6,345 3,095
Destination 875 750
Total Price $39,775 $23,900
Total Invoice $37,441 $22,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,286
Model Year20112012
ModelXC70Forte
Trim3.2SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/45-17
Total Price$39,775$23,900
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,970$23,900
Total Invoice$37,441$22,515
Adjustments for Features-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,801$22,515

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelXC70Forte
Trim3.2SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Security status communicator$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,630$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelXC70Forte
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.8 in104.3 in
Length190.5 in170.9 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height63.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,985 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested127589%
Total Not Requested15011%

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