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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: $26,330

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,720

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,590 $32,550
Base Invoice $19,428 $31,249
Premium Package 1,900  
Technology Package 1,900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Package 1,717  
Technology Package 1,717  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Floor mats 93  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 4,915 130
Options (change) 4,467 100
Destination 825 820
Total Price $26,330 $33,500
Total Invoice $24,720 $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: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,879
Model Year20152017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,330$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$31,865
Total Invoice$24,720$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,720$30,599

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,175$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,570

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152017
ModelForteBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length178.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested215083%
Total Not Requested45017%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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