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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: $19,440

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,490

Kia Forte Koup EX   
Difference: $890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,690 $16,995
Base Invoice $17,747 $16,190
Sunroof 1,000 750
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Sunroof 883 655
6-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 1,000 1,750
Options (change) 883 1,605
Destination 750 695
Total Price $20,440 $19,440
Total Invoice $19,380 $18,490

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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: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,084
Model Year20102011
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine150hp I5156hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,440$19,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,440$18,185
Total Invoice$19,380$18,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,380$17,296

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
ModelNew BeetleForte
Trim2.5LKoup EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$865$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,194

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20102011
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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