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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: $26,815

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $26,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,277

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $24,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,150 $56,250 $67,800 $57,350 $68,900 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $48,081 $52,875 $63,732 $53,909 $64,766 $20,966 $22,422
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 500            
Premium Tech Package           3,600 3,600
Cargo mat           95 95
Floor mats           125 125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559 559 559    
Heated front seats 470            
Premium Tech Package           3,236 3,236
Cargo mat           78 78
Floor mats           102 102
Options (change) 1,095 595 595 595 595 3,820 3,820
Options (change) 1,029 559 559 559 559 3,416 3,416
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,585 0 -4,585 0 0
Total Price $53,240 $57,840 $64,805 $58,940 $65,905 $26,815 $28,515
Total Invoice $50,105 $54,429 $60,701 $55,463 $61,735 $25,277 $26,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,737
Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4316hp I4313hp I4 PiH316hp I4313hp I4 PiH164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10330, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$53,240$57,840$64,805$58,940$65,905$26,815$28,515
Adjustments for Features-7,535-10,660-10,335-11,150-10,8250-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,705$47,180$54,470$47,790$55,080$26,815$28,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$8,765$2,085$9,375$0$1,525
Total Invoice$50,105$54,429$60,701$55,463$61,735$25,277$26,733
Adjustments for Features-7,091-10,031-9,681-10,492-10,1400-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,014$44,398$51,020$44,971$51,595$25,277$26,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,384$8,006$1,957$8,581$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2017201720172017201720182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90XC90XC90ForteForte
TrimT5 R-DesignT6 R-DesignT8 R-DesignT6 InscriptionT8 InscriptionEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0    $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125  
Universal garage door opener     $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Cyclist detection$25$25$25$25$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100$100$100  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25$25$25  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150   
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0 $0  
9 kWh battery pack  $0 $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection     $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 $50   
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0    
Wood trim   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels     $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$11,950$15,075$14,750$15,565$15,240$4,415$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,535$10,660$10,335$11,150$10,825$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,091-10,031-9,681-10,492-10,1400-164

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172018
ModelXC90Forte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.5 in106.3 in
Length194.8 in171.3 in
Width79.1 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested385091%
Total Not Requested4009%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

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 seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested385093%
Total Not Requested3007%

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