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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: $26,330

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,720

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $4,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,395 $20,590
Base Invoice $22,459 $19,428
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000  
Navigation Package 1,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,000  
Technology Package   1,900
Premium Package   1,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Floor mats   115
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880  
Navigation Package 1,536  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Xenon HID headlights 860  
Technology Package   1,717
Premium Package   1,717
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 6,700 4,915
Options (change) 6,332 4,467
Destination 770 825
Total Price $30,865 $26,330
Total Invoice $29,561 $24,720

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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: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,536
Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,865$26,330
Adjustments for Features0-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,865$25,590
Total Invoice$29,561$24,720
Adjustments for Features0-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,561$24,025

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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 
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,460$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-695

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122015
ModelBeetleForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in178.3 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft313.3 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
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%

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