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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: $6,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,738

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $25,450
Base Invoice $19,521 $24,433
Premium Tech Package 3,700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Floor mats 115  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,925
Premium Tech Package 3,334  
6-speed shiftable automatic 940  
Floor mats 93  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,688
Options (change) 4,815 7,025
Options (change) 4,367 6,744
Destination 850 820
Total Price $26,355 $33,295
Total Invoice $24,738 $31,997

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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: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,793
Model Year20162015
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,355$33,295
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,355$32,810
Total Invoice$24,738$31,997
Adjustments for Features0-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,738$31,531

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162015
ModelForteBeetle
TrimKoup SXR-Line
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 warning, rear $100
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 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $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
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$3,000$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162015
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested120032%

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
Leather door panel trim250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested305060%
Total Not Requested207540%

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