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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: $18,990

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,065

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,595 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $15,810 $16,381 $19,538
Sunroof 700 1,000  
4-speed automatic 1,000    
iPod integration   199 199
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075  
Sunroof 610 883  
4-speed automatic 950    
iPod integration   176 176
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073  
Options (change) 1,700 2,274 199
Options (change) 1,560 2,132 176
Destination 695 650 650
Total Price $18,990 $20,399 $21,374
Total Invoice $18,065 $19,163 $20,364

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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: $1,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,070
Model Year201020082008
ModelForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,990$20,399$21,374
Adjustments for Features0-30-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,990$20,369$20,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610
Total Invoice$18,065$19,163$20,364
Adjustments for Features0-28-376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,065$19,135$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$853

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201020082008
ModelForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,750$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28-376

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20102008
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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