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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: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,738

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $23,395
Base Invoice $19,521 $22,459
Premium Tech Package 3,700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Premium Tech Package 3,334  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Floor mats 93  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 4,815 5,700
Options (change) 4,367 5,472
Destination 850 770
Total Price $26,355 $29,865
Total Invoice $24,738 $28,701

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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: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,658
Model Year20162012
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXTurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$26,355$29,865
Adjustments for Features-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,615$29,865
Total Invoice$24,738$28,701
Adjustments for Features-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,043$28,701

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXTurbo
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6950

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162012
ModelForteBeetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length178.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,089 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested120032%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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