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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: $25,715

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T   
Difference: $125

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimEXSX1.8T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $20,295
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $19,483
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
2.7L V6 1,005 1,005  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,600
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
2.7L V6 840 935  
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     4,416
Options (change) 4,475 4,305 4,600
Options (change) 3,940 3,885 4,416
Destination 675 675 820
Total Price $25,840 $26,120 $25,715
Total Invoice $23,870 $24,225 $24,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimEXSX1.8T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine194hp V6194hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$25,840$26,120$25,715
Adjustments for Features-2,815-2,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,025$23,605$25,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$23,870$24,225$24,719
Adjustments for Features-2,600-2,3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,270$21,892$24,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$622$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimEXSX1.8T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,650$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$2,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,600-2,3330

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in100.0 in
Length189.0 in168.4 in
Width71.1 in71.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.2,948 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.029.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

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