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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: $26,115

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $5,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,465

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $6,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleForte
TrimR-LineGSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $20,600
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $19,436
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,300    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Technology Package     1,800
Premium Package     1,800
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,000
Floor mats     115
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 5,088    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Technology Package     1,570
Premium Package     1,624
6-speed shiftable automatic     942
Floor mats     93
Options (change) 6,400 1,100 4,715
Options (change) 6,144 1,056 4,229
Destination 820 795 800
Total Price $32,215 $31,890 $26,115
Total Invoice $30,959 $30,646 $24,465

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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: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleForte
TrimR-LineGSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4210hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,215$31,890$26,115
Adjustments for Features0-250-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,215$31,640$25,600
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0
Total Invoice$30,959$30,646$24,465
Adjustments for Features0-240-482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,959$30,406$23,983
Cost Above Minimum$553$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142014
ModelBeetleBeetleForte
TrimR-LineGSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
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$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,810$3,060$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-240-482

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142014
ModelBeetleForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in178.3 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height58.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,104 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

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 radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

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 radio50Yes
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
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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