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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: $21,178

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,637

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,381 $19,538
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
CD changer, remote 375 499 499
Rear spoiler 220 479 479
2.7L V6 1,300    
Sunroof   1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
CD changer, remote 288 340 340
Rear spoiler 169 310 310
2.7L V6 1,020    
Sunroof   883  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073  
Options (change) 2,775 3,053 978
Options (change) 2,252 2,606 650
Destination 590 650 650
Total Price $22,465 $21,178 $22,153
Total Invoice $20,447 $19,637 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $628
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp V6150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,465$21,178$22,153
Adjustments for Features-2000-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,265$21,178$21,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610
Total Invoice$20,447$19,637$20,838
Adjustments for Features-1820-343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,265$19,637$20,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$858

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,725$2,525$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-1820-343

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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 Year20062008
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.

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