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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: $17,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,199

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $16,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90ForteForte
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8V8 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,000 $38,205 $46,300 $47,550 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $34,780 $35,913 $43,059 $44,222 $20,966 $22,422
Technology Package 2,295 2,295 2,295 2,295    
Climate Package 675 675 675 675    
Convenience Package 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 525 525    
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695 695    
Premium Tech Package         3,600 3,600
Floor mats         125 125
Universal garage door opener           350
Technology Package 2,157 2,157 2,157 2,157    
Climate Package 634 634 634 634    
Convenience Package 2,162 2,162 2,162 2,162    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 494 494    
Blind spot warning system 653 653 653 653    
Premium Tech Package         3,236 3,236
Floor mats         102 102
Universal garage door opener           291
Options (change) 6,490 6,490 6,490 6,490 3,725 4,075
Options (change) 6,100 6,100 6,100 6,100 3,338 3,629
Destination 825 825 825 825 895 895
Total Price $44,315 $45,520 $53,615 $54,865 $26,720 $28,770
Total Invoice $41,705 $42,838 $49,984 $51,147 $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: $14,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,683
Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90ForteForte
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8V8 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I6235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12305, 12305, 12305, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19235/60-18255/45-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$44,315$45,520$53,615$54,865$26,720$28,770
Adjustments for Features-3,000-2,725-4,625-4,4250-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,315$42,795$48,990$50,440$26,720$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$7,675$9,125$0$1,775
Total Invoice$41,705$42,838$49,984$51,147$25,199$26,946
Adjustments for Features-2,823-2,564-4,312-4,1250-258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,882$40,274$45,672$47,022$25,199$26,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,392$6,790$8,140$0$1,489

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200920092009200920182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90ForteForte
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8V8 R-DesignEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$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$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo organizer$100     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
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$25$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300 $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,550$8,450$8,250$3,825$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$2,725$4,625$4,425$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,823-2,564-4,312-4,1250-258

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,545 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 3.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested350082%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested10040%
Total Not Requested15060%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
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 Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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