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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: $24,710

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,323

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $3,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelBeetleForte
TrimSEKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,020 $18,600
Base Invoice $23,058 $17,708
Premium Package 2,500 2,100
Floor mats 235 115
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130  
Technology Package   2,000
Cargo mat   95
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Premium Package 2,150 1,893
Floor mats 185 93
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100  
Technology Package   1,800
Cargo mat   78
6-speed shiftable automatic   951
Options (change) 2,865 5,310
Options (change) 2,435 4,815
Destination 850 800
Total Price $27,735 $24,710
Total Invoice $26,343 $23,323

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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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,844
Model Year20182014
ModelBeetleForte
TrimSEKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$27,735$24,710
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$24,710
Total Invoice$26,343$23,323
Adjustments for Features-1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,167$23,323

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
ModelBeetleForte
TrimSEKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,335$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1760

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,012 lb.2,987 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
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested150052%
Total Not Requested137548%

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