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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,071

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5L
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,890 $20,690 $17,915
Base Invoice $18,895 $19,521 $17,040
Floor mats 115 115  
Satellite radio     375
Floor mats 93 93  
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 115 115 375
Options (change) 93 93 331
Destination 850 850 700
Total Price $20,855 $21,655 $18,990
Total Invoice $19,838 $20,464 $18,071

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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: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $311
Model Year201620162009
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5L
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)215/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$20,855$21,655$18,990
Adjustments for Features-2,185-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,670$20,020$18,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$19,838$20,464$18,071
Adjustments for Features-2,078-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,760$18,919$18,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,159$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201620162009
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimKoup EXKoup SX2.5L
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 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,125$490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,078-1,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20162009
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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