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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: $19,324

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $376

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,090

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,200 $17,475
Base Invoice $16,380 $16,381
Sunroof 750 1,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
iPod integration   199
Sunroof 655 883
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 1,750 1,199
Options (change) 1,605 1,059
Destination 750 650
Total Price $19,700 $19,324
Total Invoice $18,735 $18,090

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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: $1,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $943
Model Year20122008
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,700$19,324
Adjustments for Features-1,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,030$19,324
Total Invoice$18,735$18,090
Adjustments for Features-1,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,147$18,090

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,020$350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5880

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
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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