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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,600 $20,600 $17,180
Base Invoice $17,708 $19,436 $16,107
Premium Package 2,100 1,800  
Floor mats 115 115  
Package 1     1,390
Package 2     1,755
Satellite radio     375
Premium Package 1,893 1,624  
Floor mats 93 93  
Package 1     1,291
Package 2     1,629
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 2,215 1,915 3,520
Options (change) 1,986 1,717 3,251
Destination 800 800 630
Total Price $21,615 $23,315 $21,330
Total Invoice $20,494 $21,953 $19,988

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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: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,495
Model Year201420142006
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$21,615$23,315$21,330
Adjustments for Features-2,110-2,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,505$21,205$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0
Total Invoice$20,494$21,953$19,988
Adjustments for Features-2,001-1,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,493$19,966$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,473$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201420142006
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5 / TDI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,425$315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$2,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,001-1,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20142006
ModelForteNew Beetle
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length178.3 in161.1 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,988 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested225078%
Total Not Requested62522%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested225087%
Total Not Requested35013%

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 lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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