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Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,625

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $8,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $18,432 $26,085 $29,281
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 2,700    
UVO Package 900    
Floor mats 115    
Rear spoiler 295    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Technology Package 2,167    
Premium Package 2,441    
UVO Package 837    
Floor mats 93    
Rear spoiler 244    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 6,410 6,700 4,900
Options (change) 5,782 6,298 4,606
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $26,625 $35,325 $36,925
Total Invoice $25,039 $33,258 $34,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,970
Model Year201520112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$26,625$35,325$36,925
Adjustments for Features0-265-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,625$35,060$36,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$25,039$33,258$34,762
Adjustments for Features0-249-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$33,009$34,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201520112011
ModelForteS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,365$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249-461

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152011
ModelForteS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in176.2 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested295081%
Total Not Requested67519%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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