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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: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $192

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelForteForteForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLXEXSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $23,800 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $22,422 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 125 125 125    
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Rear spoiler       479 479
Floor mats 102 102 102    
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Rear spoiler       310 310
Options (change) 125 125 125 903 678
Options (change) 102 102 102 685 486
Destination 895 895 895 650 650
Total Price $19,220 $23,120 $24,820 $19,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $18,460 $21,963 $23,419 $17,716 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $437
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelForteForteForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLXEXSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6S7M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$19,220$23,120$24,820$19,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-1,230-4,160-4,4350-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,990$18,960$20,385$19,028$19,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$2,395$0$700
Total Invoice$18,460$21,963$23,419$17,716$20,674
Adjustments for Features-1,181-3,952-4,1850-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,279$18,011$19,234$17,716$18,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$1,955$0$948

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelForteForteForteNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimLXEXSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
5-speed manual   $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25  
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player$125  $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25  
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights $125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,570$5,500$5,775$1,340$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$4,160$4,435$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,181-3,952-4,1850-2,010

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172008
ModelForteNew Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length171.3 in161.1 in
Width70.1 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,929 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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