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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: $28,420

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,655

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $3,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,695 $23,800
Base Invoice $22,747 $22,422
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,600  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Premium Tech Package   3,600
Floor mats   125
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,376  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Premium Tech Package   3,236
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 6,700 3,725
Options (change) 6,432 3,338
Destination 795 895
Total Price $31,190 $28,420
Total Invoice $29,974 $26,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,607
Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,190$28,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$25,980
Total Invoice$29,974$26,655
Adjustments for Features0-2,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,974$24,367

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleForte
TrimTurboSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Approach detection $25
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
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$2,410$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
ModelBeetleForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.9 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in171.3 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,089 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested355074%
Total Not Requested127526%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200048%
Total Not Requested215052%

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