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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $16,381 $19,538
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
iPod integration         199 199
Heated front seats         225  
Rear spoiler         479 479
Sunroof         1,000  
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635      
iPod integration         176 176
Heated front seats         199  
Rear spoiler         310 310
Sunroof         883  
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,635 0 1,568 486
Destination 750 750 750 750 650 650
Total Price $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $26,450 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $24,770 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $648
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,900$28,800$30,200$26,450$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-6,240-6,240-6,865-2,0850-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,660$22,560$23,335$24,365$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$3,705$0$575
Total Invoice$25,060$26,840$28,145$24,770$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-5,813-5,815-6,398-1,9530-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,247$21,025$21,747$22,817$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,778$2,500$3,570$0$892

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100
5-speed manual    $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire $150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive, small$5$5$5   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
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$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,280$8,905$4,125$2,040$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$6,240$6,865$2,085$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,813-5,815-6,398-1,9530-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122008
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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