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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: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimEX1.8T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $20,695
Base Invoice $18,510 $19,867
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Sunroof Package   2,910
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
2.7L V6 840  
Sunroof Package   2,794
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056
Options (change) 2,955 4,010
Options (change) 2,580 3,850
Destination 675 820
Total Price $23,525 $25,525
Total Invoice $21,765 $24,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,318
Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimEX1.8T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$23,525$25,525
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,935$25,525
Total Invoice$21,765$24,537
Adjustments for Features-5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,219$24,537

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimEX1.8T
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 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,475$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5460

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length186.4 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.829.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen 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 Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

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