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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimSXR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,480 $23,995 $28,795
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 2,000    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,300  
6-speed automated manual   1,100 1,100
Premium Package 1,790    
Technology Package 1,785    
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,088  
6-speed automated manual   1,056 1,056
Options (change) 4,000 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 3,575 6,144 1,056
Destination 750 820 795
Total Price $30,950 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $28,805 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,569
Model Year201120142014
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimSXR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$30,950$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-2,1150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,835$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$28,805$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-1,9680-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,837$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201120142014
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimSXR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$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$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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  
Total Value of Features$6,275$4,160$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9680-240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.0 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.1 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,104 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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested245053%
Total Not Requested217547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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