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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: $28,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelForteBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $23,695
Base Invoice $22,422 $22,747
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 3,725 6,700
Options (change) 3,338 6,432
Destination 895 795
Total Price $28,420 $31,190
Total Invoice $26,655 $29,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,561
Model Year20182013
ModelForteBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,420$31,190
Adjustments for Features-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,030$31,190
Total Invoice$26,655$29,974
Adjustments for Features-2,2420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,413$29,974

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
ModelForteBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Approach detection$25 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,800$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2420

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182013
ModelForteBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length171.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.4 ft329.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested215052%

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%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

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