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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: $19,925

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $474

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForte
TrimSSEKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $17,400
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $16,570
Sunroof 1,000   750
iPod integration 199 199  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075   1,000
Sunroof 883   655
iPod integration 176 176  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073   950
Options (change) 2,274 199 1,750
Options (change) 2,132 176 1,605
Destination 650 650 775
Total Price $20,399 $21,374 $19,925
Total Invoice $19,163 $20,364 $18,950

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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: $1,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $803
Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForte
TrimSSEKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5150hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$20,399$21,374$19,925
Adjustments for Features0-365-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,399$21,009$19,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0
Total Invoice$19,163$20,364$18,950
Adjustments for Features0-348-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,163$20,016$18,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$853$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082013
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForte
TrimSSEKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,450$1,815$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$365$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-590

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082013
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 Weight2,965 lb.2,799 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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