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Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,720

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $17,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $15,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelXC90XC90ForteForte
Trim2.5TV8EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,075 $46,400 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $33,945 $43,651 $20,966 $22,422
Premium Package 2,995      
Climate Package 675 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Navigation system 2,120 2,120    
Premium Tech Package     3,600 3,600
Floor mats     125 125
Universal garage door opener       350
Premium Package 2,575      
Climate Package 580 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Navigation system 1,823 1,823    
Premium Tech Package     3,236 3,236
Floor mats     102 102
Universal garage door opener       291
Options (change) 6,965 3,970 3,725 4,075
Options (change) 5,988 3,413 3,338 3,629
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $43,735 $51,065 $26,720 $28,770
Total Invoice $40,628 $47,759 $25,199 $26,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,665
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelXC90XC90ForteForte
Trim2.5TV8EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I5311hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,735$51,065$26,720$28,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,735$48,015$26,470$28,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0$1,850
Total Invoice$40,628$47,759$25,199$26,946
Adjustments for Features0-2,853-236-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,628$44,906$24,963$26,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,278$0$1,562

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelXC90XC90ForteForte
Trim2.5TV8EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350 $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Cargo organizer$100   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats $600  
Integrated second row child seat, one $150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,950$7,000$4,200$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$250$450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,853-236-421

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062018
ModelXC90Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length188.9 in171.3 in
Width74.7 in70.1 in
Height70.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 2.5T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested55021%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested322576%
Total Not Requested102524%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested312575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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