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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,529

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $716

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,070

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $98

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $17,180
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,107
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
CD changer, remote 375 499
2.7L V6 1,300  
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
CD changer, remote 288 340
2.7L V6 1,020  
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073
Options (change) 3,555 4,719
Options (change) 2,973 4,333
Destination 590 630
Total Price $23,245 $22,529
Total Invoice $21,168 $21,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $252
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine170hp V6150hp I5
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,245$22,529
Adjustments for Features0-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$22,364
Total Invoice$21,168$21,070
Adjustments for Features0-154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,168$20,916

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-154

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in98.7 in
Length185.8 in161.1 in
Width71.5 in67.9 in
Height55.5 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.627.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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%

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