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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybrid2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $17,915
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $17,040
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Satellite radio         375
Sunroof         1,000
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Satellite radio         331
Sunroof         883
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 1,375
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,635 0 1,214
Destination 750 750 750 750 700
Total Price $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $26,450 $19,990
Total Invoice $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $24,770 $18,954

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $200
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybrid2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16205/55-16
Total Price$26,900$28,800$30,200$26,450$19,990
Adjustments for Features-6,340-6,340-6,965-2,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,560$22,460$23,235$24,265$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$3,705$0
Total Invoice$25,060$26,840$28,145$24,770$18,954
Adjustments for Features-5,906-5,909-6,491-2,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,154$20,931$21,654$22,724$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,777$2,500$3,570$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybrid2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $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
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 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50  
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
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,080$8,080$8,705$3,925$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,340$6,340$6,965$2,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,906-5,909-6,491-2,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20122009
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%

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