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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: $27,500

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $4,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,158

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $3,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSXHybrid EXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $31,950 $24,020
Base Invoice $25,040 $29,555 $23,058
Premium Package 2,950   2,500
Navigation system 1,400    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     130
Premium Package 2,635   2,150
Navigation system 1,250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Options (change) 4,350 0 2,630
Options (change) 3,885 0 2,250
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $31,950 $32,750 $27,500
Total Invoice $29,725 $30,355 $26,158

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,111
Model Year201320132018
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSXHybrid EXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4159hp I4 H174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,950$32,750$27,500
Adjustments for Features-1,565-1,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$30,830$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$29,725$30,355$26,158
Adjustments for Features-1,456-1,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,269$28,575$26,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$306$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201320132018
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSXHybrid EXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Media drive, small $5 
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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$6,000$6,355$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,565$1,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,456-1,7800

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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 Weight3,224 lb.3,013 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested52517%
Total Not Requested250583%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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