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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $4,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $17,180
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $16,107
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Package 1       1,390
Package 2       1,755
Satellite radio       375
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Package 1       1,291
Package 2       1,629
Satellite radio       331
Options (change) 2,250 2,150 5,000 3,520
Options (change) 2,010 1,920 4,465 3,251
Destination 750 750 750 630
Total Price $25,700 $27,600 $32,250 $21,330
Total Invoice $23,970 $25,750 $29,975 $19,988

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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: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $364
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,700$27,600$32,250$21,330
Adjustments for Features-4,660-4,660-6,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,040$22,940$25,865$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$4,825$0
Total Invoice$23,970$25,750$29,975$19,988
Adjustments for Features-4,346-4,348-5,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,624$21,402$24,040$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,778$4,416$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,225$6,225$7,950$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,660$4,660$6,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,346-4,348-5,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in98.7 in
Length190.7 in161.1 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.3 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.427.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested135023%
Total Not Requested450077%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
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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