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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: $26,355

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,738

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $31,450
Base Invoice $19,521 $30,193
Premium Tech Package 3,700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Tech Package 3,334  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Floor mats 93  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,815 1,100
Options (change) 4,367 1,056
Destination 850 820
Total Price $26,355 $33,370
Total Invoice $24,738 $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: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,072
Model Year20162016
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line SEL
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,355$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,355$32,060
Total Invoice$24,738$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-1,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,738$30,810

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
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
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,259

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested292577%
Total Not Requested87523%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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