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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: $22,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $27,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,945

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelXC90Forte
TrimV8SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,000 $19,600
Base Invoice $45,120 $18,670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 550 1,750
Options (change) 517 1,525
Destination 875 750
Total Price $49,425 $22,100
Total Invoice $46,512 $20,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,544
Model Year20112012
ModelXC90Forte
TrimV8SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-17
Total Price$49,425$22,100
Adjustments for Features-6,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,025$22,100
Total Invoice$46,512$20,945
Adjustments for Features-6,0230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,489$20,945

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelXC90Forte
TrimV8SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$8,900$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0230

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See a complete comparison of Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112012
ModelXC90Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length188.9 in170.9 in
Width74.7 in69.9 in
Height70.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.2,896 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.8 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.3 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.1 ft30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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