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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: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $2,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimEXSX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $17,180
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $16,107
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125  
Package 2     1,755
Package 1     1,390
Satellite radio     375
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102  
Package 2     1,629
Package 1     1,291
Satellite radio     331
Options (change) 475 475 3,520
Options (change) 393 393 3,251
Destination 895 895 630
Total Price $23,470 $25,170 $21,330
Total Invoice $22,254 $23,710 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19
Model Year201820182006
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimEXSX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6S7M5
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$23,470$25,170$21,330
Adjustments for Features-2,410-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,060$22,560$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$22,254$23,710$19,988
Adjustments for Features-2,285-2,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,969$21,251$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,282$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201820182006
ModelForteForteNew Beetle
TrimEXSX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,925$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,285-2,4590

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182006
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

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%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested91582%

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