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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: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $1,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $1,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelNew BeetleForteForte
Trim2.5EXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,490 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $15,466 $20,966 $22,422
Package 2 1,800    
Package 1 1,620    
iPod integration 199    
Satellite radio 375    
Alloy wheels 690    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Package 2 1,671    
Package 1 1,554    
iPod integration 176    
Satellite radio 331    
Alloy wheels 641    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 4,684 475 475
Options (change) 4,373 393 393
Destination 640 895 895
Total Price $21,814 $23,470 $25,170
Total Invoice $20,479 $22,254 $23,710

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $463
Model Year200720182018
ModelNew BeetleForteForte
Trim2.5EXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,814$23,470$25,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,814$21,110$22,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$20,479$22,254$23,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,238-2,412
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$20,016$21,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,282

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200720182018
ModelNew BeetleForteForte
Trim2.5EXSX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
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
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
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$1,415$3,775$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,238-2,412

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072018
ModelNew BeetleForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in171.3 in
Width67.9 in70.1 in
Height59.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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