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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: $5,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,514

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimSXR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,800 $32,550
Base Invoice $22,422 $31,249
Premium Tech Package 3,600  
Floor mats 125  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130
Premium Tech Package 3,236  
Floor mats 102  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Options (change) 3,725 130
Options (change) 3,338 100
Destination 895 820
Total Price $28,420 $33,500
Total Invoice $26,655 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,528
Model Year20182017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimSXR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,420$33,500
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,405$33,500
Total Invoice$26,655$32,169
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,641$32,169

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
ModelForteBeetle
TrimSXR-Line SEL
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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$3,275$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182017
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, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Total Requested295071%
Total Not Requested120029%

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