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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: $20,090

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,115

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SX2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,695 $19,995
Base Invoice $16,860 $19,195
Sunroof 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Sunroof Package   2,500
Sunroof 610  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Sunroof Package   2,400
Options (change) 1,700 2,500
Options (change) 1,560 2,400
Destination 695 795
Total Price $20,090 $23,290
Total Invoice $19,115 $22,390

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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: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,546
Model Year20102013
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SX2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,090$23,290
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,805$23,290
Total Invoice$19,115$22,390
Adjustments for Features-2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,844$22,390

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102013
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SX2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
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
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,575$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102013
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.2,939 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%

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