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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: $19,925

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $17,400 $16,490
Base Invoice $16,570 $15,466
Sunroof 750  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,075
Package 1   1,620
iPod integration   199
Satellite radio   375
Alloy wheels   690
Sunroof 655  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950 1,073
Package 1   1,554
iPod integration   176
Satellite radio   331
Alloy wheels   641
Options (change) 1,750 3,959
Options (change) 1,605 3,775
Destination 775 640
Total Price $19,925 $21,089
Total Invoice $18,950 $19,881

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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: $1,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,364
Model Year20132007
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,925$21,089
Adjustments for Features-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,470$21,089
Total Invoice$18,950$19,881
Adjustments for Features-4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,517$19,881

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132007
ModelForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EX2.5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$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$2,120$1,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20132007
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 Weight2,799 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

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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