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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: $20,840

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $12,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,740

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $12,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $32,550
Base Invoice $17,520 $31,249
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 1,750 130
Options (change) 1,525 100
Destination 695 820
Total Price $20,840 $33,500
Total Invoice $19,740 $32,169

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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: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,157
Model Year20112017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$20,840$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,840$28,010
Total Invoice$19,740$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-5,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,740$26,897

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$350$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,272

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112017
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 Weight2,831 lb.3,104 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
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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