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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: $1,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,637

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $1,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $18,510 $16,381 $19,538
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200 479 479
Sunroof   1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075  
CD changer, remote   499 499
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160 310 310
Sunroof   883  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073  
CD changer, remote   340 340
Options (change) 2,150 3,053 978
Options (change) 1,900 2,606 650
Destination 675 650 650
Total Price $22,720 $21,178 $22,153
Total Invoice $21,085 $19,637 $20,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,151
Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,720$21,178$22,153
Adjustments for Features-2,8000-365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,920$21,178$21,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610
Total Invoice$21,085$19,637$20,838
Adjustments for Features-2,5990-343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,486$19,637$20,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$858

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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$4,600$1,800$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0$365
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5990-343

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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 Year20082008
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in98.7 in
Length186.4 in161.1 in
Width71.1 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.827.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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