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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: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,738

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $19,521 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Tech Package 3,700    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Floor mats 115    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Premium Tech Package 3,334    
6-speed shiftable automatic 940    
Floor mats 93    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 4,815 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 4,367 6,144 1,056
Destination 850 820 795
Total Price $26,355 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $24,738 $30,959 $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: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,682
Model Year201620142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$26,355$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,340$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$24,738$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-140-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,724$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-LineGSR
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$3,325$3,310$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162014
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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested265070%
Total Not Requested115030%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested290063%
Total Not Requested172537%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

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

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