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

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,575

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,359

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5 / TDIKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,180 $17,200
Base Invoice $16,107 $16,380
Package 1 1,390  
Satellite radio 375  
Sunroof   750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Package 1 1,291  
Satellite radio 331  
Sunroof   655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,765 1,750
Options (change) 1,622 1,605
Destination 630 750
Total Price $19,575 $19,700
Total Invoice $18,359 $18,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte Koup EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,103
Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5 / TDIKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,575$19,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,575$18,145
Total Invoice$18,359$18,735
Adjustments for Features0-1,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,359$17,256

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5 / TDIKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$465$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062012
ModelNew BeetleForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.7 in104.3 in
Length161.1 in176.4 in
Width67.9 in69.5 in
Height59.0 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,884 lb.2,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%

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