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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: $24,125

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $1,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,730

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $1,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelBeetleForte
Trim1.8TKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,295 $18,800
Base Invoice $19,483 $17,900
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,600  
Technology Package   1,800
Sunroof   750
Leather Package   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package 4,416  
Technology Package   1,570
Sunroof   655
Leather Package   870
6-speed shiftable automatic   960
Options (change) 4,600 4,550
Options (change) 4,416 4,055
Destination 820 775
Total Price $25,715 $24,125
Total Invoice $24,719 $22,730

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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: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,401
Model Year20142013
ModelBeetleForte
Trim1.8TKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$25,715$24,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,715$21,565
Total Invoice$24,719$22,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,719$20,318

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142013
ModelBeetleForte
Trim1.8TKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$890$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,412

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20142013
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 Weight2,948 lb.2,906 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 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested195066%
Total Not Requested102534%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested20016%
Total Not Requested107584%

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