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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $23,395
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,459
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220  
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Navigation Package   1,600
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169  
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Navigation Package   1,536
Options (change) 2,100 4,600
Options (change) 1,834 4,416
Destination 590 770
Total Price $21,790 $28,765
Total Invoice $20,029 $27,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,669
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-18
Total Price$21,790$28,765
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,780
Total Invoice$20,029$27,645
Adjustments for Features0-947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$26,698

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimEXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-947

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in99.9 in
Length185.8 in168.4 in
Width71.5 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.629.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen 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 Beetle Turbo

Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested120055%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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