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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,505

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $23,395
Base Invoice $24,480 $22,459
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation Package   1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package   3,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   1,000
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,790  
Navigation Package   1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package   2,880
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Xenon HID headlights   860
Options (change) 4,000 5,600
Options (change) 3,575 5,276
Destination 750 770
Total Price $30,950 $29,765
Total Invoice $28,805 $28,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,855
Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,950$29,765
Adjustments for Features-3,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,560$29,765
Total Invoice$28,805$28,505
Adjustments for Features-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,650$28,505

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,250$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in99.9 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.1 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.429.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested155071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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