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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: $21,500

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $2,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,305

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $2,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleForte
TrimCoastSEDuneKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,120 $24,020 $26,790 $17,200
Base Invoice $22,194 $23,058 $25,719 $16,380
Floor mats 235 235 235  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,000
Floor mats 185 185 185  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
6-speed shiftable automatic       950
Options (change) 235 235 235 3,550
Options (change) 185 185 185 3,175
Destination 850 850 850 750
Total Price $24,205 $25,105 $27,875 $21,500
Total Invoice $23,229 $24,093 $26,754 $20,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,151
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleForte
TrimCoastSEDuneKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,205$25,105$27,875$21,500
Adjustments for Features-805-1,380-1,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,400$23,725$26,320$21,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$2,920$0
Total Invoice$23,229$24,093$26,754$20,305
Adjustments for Features-773-1,324-1,4920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,456$22,769$25,262$20,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$313$2,806$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelBeetleBeetleBeetleForte
TrimCoastSEDuneKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,730$3,905$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$1,380$1,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-773-1,324-1,4920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,012 lb.2,778 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 EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested77547%
Total Not Requested87553%

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