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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: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162007
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,890 $20,690 $16,490
Base Invoice $18,895 $19,521 $15,466
Premium Tech Package 4,500 3,700  
Floor mats 115 115  
Package 1     1,620
Package 2     1,800
iPod integration     199
Satellite radio     375
Alloy wheels     690
Premium Tech Package 4,058 3,334  
Floor mats 93 93  
Package 1     1,554
Package 2     1,671
iPod integration     176
Satellite radio     331
Alloy wheels     641
Options (change) 4,615 3,815 4,684
Options (change) 4,151 3,427 4,373
Destination 850 850 640
Total Price $25,355 $25,355 $21,814
Total Invoice $23,896 $23,798 $20,479

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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: $519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $409
Model Year201620162007
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,355$25,355$21,814
Adjustments for Features-4,060-3,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,295$22,095$21,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$23,896$23,798$20,479
Adjustments for Features-3,826-3,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,070$20,738$20,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201620162007
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,475$3,675$415
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$3,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,826-3,0600

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162007
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 Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested225056%
Total Not Requested175044%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested225059%
Total Not Requested155041%

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 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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