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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: $3,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimSXR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,422 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Tech Package 3,600    
Floor mats 125    
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
Premium Tech Package 3,236    
Floor mats 102    
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
Options (change) 3,725 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 3,338 6,144 1,056
Destination 895 820 795
Total Price $28,420 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $26,655 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,782
Model Year201820142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimSXR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 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$28,420$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-2,1650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,255$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$26,655$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-2,0310-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,624$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820142014
ModelForteBeetleBeetle
TrimSXR-LineGSR
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$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$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player $125 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Approach detection$25  
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$2,635$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,165$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0310-240

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182014
ModelForteBeetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.0 in
Length171.3 in168.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height57.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,031 lb.3,104 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
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested205049%
Total Not Requested210051%

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 headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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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