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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: $20,090

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,115

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelBeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,995 $17,695
Base Invoice $19,195 $16,860
Sunroof Package 2,500  
Sunroof   700
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof Package 2,400  
Sunroof   610
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 2,500 1,700
Options (change) 2,400 1,560
Destination 795 695
Total Price $23,290 $20,090
Total Invoice $22,390 $19,115

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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: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,546
Model Year20132010
ModelBeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$23,290$20,090
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,290$19,805
Total Invoice$22,390$19,115
Adjustments for Features0-271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,390$18,844

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132010
ModelBeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
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 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,290$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132010
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 Weight2,939 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested155085%
Total Not Requested27515%

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