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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: $21,100

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,985

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $8,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleForte
TrimR-LineGSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,995 $29,995 $18,600
Base Invoice $23,995 $28,795 $17,710
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,900    
6-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100  
Leather Package     1,000
Sunroof     750
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,784    
6-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056  
Leather Package     870
Sunroof     655
Options (change) 4,000 1,100 1,750
Options (change) 3,840 1,056 1,525
Destination 820 795 750
Total Price $29,815 $31,890 $21,100
Total Invoice $28,655 $30,646 $19,985

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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: $7,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,211
Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleForte
TrimR-LineGSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG24/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$29,815$31,890$21,100
Adjustments for Features-1,340-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,475$28,300$21,100
Cost Above Minimum$175$0$0
Total Invoice$28,655$30,646$19,985
Adjustments for Features-1,288-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,367$27,196$19,985
Cost Above Minimum$171$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201420142012
ModelBeetleBeetleForte
TrimR-LineGSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,040$5,290$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,288-3,4500

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142012
ModelBeetleForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.0 in104.3 in
Length168.4 in176.4 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in55.1 in
Curb Weight3,104 lb.2,831 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 R-Line

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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