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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: $20,840

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $12,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,740

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $12,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelBeetleForte
TrimR-Line SELKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,450 $18,395
Base Invoice $30,193 $17,520
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 1,100 1,750
Options (change) 1,056 1,525
Destination 820 695
Total Price $33,370 $20,840
Total Invoice $32,069 $19,740

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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: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,846
Model Year20162011
ModelBeetleForte
TrimR-Line SELKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-17
Total Price$33,370$20,840
Adjustments for Features-4,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,705$20,840
Total Invoice$32,069$19,740
Adjustments for Features-4,4830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,586$19,740

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
ModelBeetleForte
TrimR-Line SELKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,040$375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4830

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162011
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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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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