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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: $17,990

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,115

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $5,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup EX1.8T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,595 $20,295
Base Invoice $15,810 $19,483
Sunroof 700  
Sunroof Package   2,600
Sunroof 610  
Sunroof Package   2,496
Options (change) 700 2,600
Options (change) 610 2,496
Destination 695 820
Total Price $17,990 $23,715
Total Invoice $17,115 $22,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,843
Model Year20102014
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup EX1.8T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$17,990$23,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,990$21,800
Total Invoice$17,115$22,799
Adjustments for Features0-1,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,115$20,958

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102014
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup EX1.8T
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$400$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20102014
ModelForteBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in100.0 in
Length176.4 in168.4 in
Width69.5 in71.2 in
Height55.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,716 lb.2,948 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 1.8T

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

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