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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: $18,990

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,065

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,915 $16,595
Base Invoice $17,040 $15,810
Satellite radio 375  
Sunroof 1,000 700
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Satellite radio 331  
Sunroof 883 610
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099  
4-speed automatic   950
Options (change) 2,475 1,700
Options (change) 2,313 1,560
Destination 700 695
Total Price $21,090 $18,990
Total Invoice $20,053 $18,065

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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: $1,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,660
Model Year20092010
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,090$18,990
Adjustments for Features-3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,745$18,990
Total Invoice$20,053$18,065
Adjustments for Features-3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,725$18,065

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,015$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3280

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
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.2,749 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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