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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: $22,520

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $17,180
Base Invoice $18,510 $16,107
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Package 1   1,390
Package 2   1,755
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075
CD changer, remote   499
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Package 1   1,291
Package 2   1,629
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073
CD changer, remote   340
Options (change) 1,950 4,719
Options (change) 1,740 4,333
Destination 675 630
Total Price $22,520 $22,529
Total Invoice $20,925 $21,070

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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: $1,244
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,293
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,520$22,529
Adjustments for Features-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,285$22,529
Total Invoice$20,925$21,070
Adjustments for Features-1,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,777$21,070

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Trip computer$150 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,225$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1480

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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 Year20082006
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%

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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