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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: $19,440

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,359

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $16,995 $17,180
Base Invoice $16,190 $16,107
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Package 1   1,390
Satellite radio   375
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Package 1   1,291
Satellite radio   331
Options (change) 1,750 1,765
Options (change) 1,605 1,622
Destination 695 630
Total Price $19,440 $19,575
Total Invoice $18,490 $18,359

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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: $1,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,253
Model Year20112006
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,440$19,575
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,985$19,575
Total Invoice$18,490$18,359
Adjustments for Features-1,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,106$18,359

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112006
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,170$715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112006
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 Weight2,778 lb.2,884 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 seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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