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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: $23,640

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $18,395
Base Invoice $22,459 $17,520
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Technology Package   1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Technology Package   1,570
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 5,700 4,550
Options (change) 5,472 4,045
Destination 770 695
Total Price $29,865 $23,640
Total Invoice $28,701 $22,260

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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: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,258
Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$29,865$23,640
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,675$23,640
Total Invoice$28,701$22,260
Adjustments for Features-1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,518$22,260

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
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 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,340$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122011
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.2,879 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 system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%

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