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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEXTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,747 $28,930
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
CD changer, remote 375    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600  
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
CD changer, remote 288    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376  
Options (change) 2,475 5,600 0
Options (change) 2,122 5,376 0
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $22,165 $30,090 $30,930
Total Invoice $20,317 $28,918 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,366
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEXTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT4M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$22,165$30,090$30,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$28,805$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$20,317$28,918$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$27,683$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$567

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEXTurboR-Line
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350
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$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,025$4,310$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$1,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,235-1,475

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20062013
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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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, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested207543%
Total Not Requested275057%

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