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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,090

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,695 $23,395
Base Invoice $16,860 $22,459
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,700 5,700
Options (change) 2,430 5,472
Destination 695 770
Total Price $21,090 $29,865
Total Invoice $19,985 $28,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,948
Model Year20102012
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,090$29,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,090$28,025
Total Invoice$19,985$28,701
Adjustments for Features0-1,768
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,985$26,933

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,768

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102012
ModelForteBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in99.9 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height55.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,877 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.629.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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