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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: $19,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $192

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,716

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForteForteForte
TrimSSELXEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $18,200 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $16,381 $19,538 $17,463 $20,966 $22,422
iPod integration 199 199      
Rear spoiler 479 479      
Heated front seats 225        
Floor mats     125 125 125
iPod integration 176 176      
Rear spoiler 310 310      
Heated front seats 199        
Floor mats     102 102 102
Options (change) 903 678 125 125 125
Options (change) 685 486 102 102 102
Destination 650 650 895 895 895
Total Price $19,028 $21,853 $19,220 $23,120 $24,820
Total Invoice $17,716 $20,674 $18,460 $21,963 $23,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $557
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForteForteForte
TrimSSELXEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I5150hp I5164hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17195/65-15215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$19,028$21,853$19,220$23,120$24,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,355-4,110-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,028$19,728$17,865$19,010$20,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$1,145$2,570
Total Invoice$17,716$20,674$18,460$21,963$23,419
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-1,301-3,904-4,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,716$18,664$17,159$18,059$19,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$948$0$900$2,123

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleForteForteForte
TrimSSELXEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Sunroof $900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights  $25  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,190$3,315$2,545$5,300$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$1,355$4,110$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,010-1,301-3,904-4,137

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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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