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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: $20,575

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $1,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,635

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $1,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelBeetleForte
Trim1.8T SEKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $21,350 $18,800
Base Invoice $20,497 $17,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   960
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 960
Destination 820 775
Total Price $22,170 $20,575
Total Invoice $21,317 $19,635

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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: $1,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,475
Model Year20162013
ModelBeetleForte
Trim1.8T SEKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,170$20,575
Adjustments for Features-2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,955$20,575
Total Invoice$21,317$19,635
Adjustments for Features-2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,110$19,635

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162013
ModelBeetleForte
Trim1.8T SEKoup 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 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
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$1,865$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162013
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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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%

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