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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,090

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $17,695
Base Invoice $22,459 $16,860
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 5,700 2,700
Options (change) 5,472 2,430
Destination 770 695
Total Price $29,865 $21,090
Total Invoice $28,701 $19,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,948
Model Year20122010
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,865$21,090
Adjustments for Features-1,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$21,090
Total Invoice$28,701$19,985
Adjustments for Features-1,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,933$19,985

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,090$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7680

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
ModelBeetleForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in176.4 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.2,877 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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