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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: $26,355

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,738

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $7,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleForte
TrimR-Line SELKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,550 $20,690
Base Invoice $31,249 $19,521
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Premium Tech Package   3,700
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Floor mats   115
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Premium Tech Package   3,334
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Floor mats   93
Options (change) 130 4,815
Options (change) 100 4,367
Destination 820 850
Total Price $33,500 $26,355
Total Invoice $32,169 $24,738

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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: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,381
Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleForte
TrimR-Line SELKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine210hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,500$26,355
Adjustments for Features-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$26,355
Total Invoice$32,169$24,738
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,119$24,738

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
ModelBeetleForte
TrimR-Line SELKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,310$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20172016
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
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%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
Total Requested325086%
Total Not Requested55014%

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