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Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,650

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $2,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,455

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $1,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectra5New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,995 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $14,980 $16,381 $19,538
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700 1,000  
4-speed automatic 975    
Rear spoiler   479 479
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625 883  
4-speed automatic 910    
Rear spoiler   310 310
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073  
Options (change) 2,075 2,554 479
Options (change) 1,895 2,266 310
Destination 580 650 650
Total Price $18,650 $20,679 $21,654
Total Invoice $17,455 $19,297 $20,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,487
Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectra5New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$18,650$20,679$21,654
Adjustments for Features0-380-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,650$20,299$20,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610
Total Invoice$17,455$19,297$20,498
Adjustments for Features0-355-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,455$18,942$19,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$851

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620082008
ModelSpectra5New BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSXSSE
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,120$2,500$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355-705

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062008
ModelSpectra5New Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.8 in98.7 in
Length170.9 in161.1 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft327.2 ft3

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