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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: $21,100

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $17,710 $23,995 $28,795
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,900  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655    
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,784  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 1,750 4,000 1,100
Options (change) 1,525 3,840 1,056
Destination 750 820 795
Total Price $21,100 $29,815 $31,890
Total Invoice $19,985 $28,655 $30,646

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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: $7,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,211
Model Year201220142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$21,100$29,815$31,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,340-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$28,475$28,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$19,985$28,655$30,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,288-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,985$27,367$27,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$171$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,700$3,040$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,288-3,450

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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