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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $25,975 $23,995
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,937 $23,035
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Rear spoiler 200    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130
Technology Package     1,695
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
2.7L V6 840    
Rear spoiler 160    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100
Technology Package     1,458
Options (change) 3,155 130 1,825
Options (change) 2,740 100 1,558
Destination 675 820 820
Total Price $23,725 $26,925 $26,640
Total Invoice $21,925 $25,857 $25,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,458
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/33 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$23,725$26,925$26,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$25,390$25,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565
Total Invoice$21,925$25,857$25,413
Adjustments for Features0-1,474-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$24,383$24,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$377

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T Dune
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  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$3,500$5,035$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535$685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,474-653

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
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.3,018 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110060%
Total Not Requested72540%

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