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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: $18,324

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,531

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,207

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $2,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelForteForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SXSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,890 $20,690 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $18,895 $19,521 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 115 115    
iPod integration     199 199
Floor mats 93 93    
iPod integration     176 176
Options (change) 115 115 199 199
Options (change) 93 93 176 176
Destination 850 850 650 650
Total Price $20,855 $21,655 $18,324 $21,374
Total Invoice $19,838 $20,464 $17,207 $20,364

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $253
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelForteForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SXSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4201hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6M6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,855$21,655$18,324$21,374
Adjustments for Features-2,500-1,9500-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,355$19,705$18,324$19,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$710
Total Invoice$19,838$20,464$17,207$20,364
Adjustments for Features-2,378-1,8430-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,460$18,621$17,207$18,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,161$0$928

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelForteForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SXSSE
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manual  $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,350$400$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$1,950$0$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,378-1,8430-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162008
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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