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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,240

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $2,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,135

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,595 $17,180
Base Invoice $15,810 $16,107
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Universal garage door opener 70  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
Satellite radio   375
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145  
4-speed automatic 950  
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
Satellite radio   331
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073
Options (change) 2,950 4,595
Options (change) 2,630 4,324
Destination 695 630
Total Price $20,240 $22,405
Total Invoice $19,135 $21,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,766
Model Year20102006
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,240$22,405
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,240$22,235
Total Invoice$19,135$21,061
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,135$20,901

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102006
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,795$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102006
ModelForteNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in98.7 in
Length176.4 in161.1 in
Width69.5 in67.9 in
Height55.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,749 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.627.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested62532%

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