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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: $12,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $12,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $31,450
Base Invoice $17,710 $30,193
Leather Package 1,000  
Sunroof 750  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Leather Package 870  
Sunroof 655  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 1,750 1,100
Options (change) 1,525 1,056
Destination 750 820
Total Price $21,100 $33,370
Total Invoice $19,985 $32,069

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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: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,601
Model Year20122016
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/40-19
Total Price$21,100$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,100$28,705
Total Invoice$19,985$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-4,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,985$27,586

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
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
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
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$375$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,483

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122016
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

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

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