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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,988

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $3,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $17,180
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $16,107
Technology Package   2,350        
Package 1           1,390
Package 2           1,755
Satellite radio           375
Technology Package   2,185        
Package 1           1,291
Package 2           1,629
Satellite radio           331
Options (change) 0 2,350 0 0 0 3,520
Options (change) 0 2,185 0 0 0 3,251
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 630
Total Price $25,015 $35,325 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325 $21,330
Total Invoice $23,626 $32,825 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965 $19,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,338
Model Year201520152015201520152006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$25,015$35,325$26,615$28,525$36,325$21,330
Adjustments for Features-2,435-7,685-2,735-3,435-8,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,580$27,640$23,880$25,090$28,090$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$1,300$2,510$5,510$0
Total Invoice$23,626$32,825$24,958$26,745$33,965$19,988
Adjustments for Features-2,300-7,141-2,565-3,221-7,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,326$25,684$22,393$23,524$26,265$19,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,358$1,067$2,198$4,939$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201520152015201520152006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr 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$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  $25 
Blind spot warning system $200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100 
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250 
Rearview camera $200  $200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports $0  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50  $50 
Navigation system $600  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  $25 
Surround sound $250  $250 
Traffic information $25  $25 
Voice control for external devices $0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,775$10,025$5,075$5,775$10,575$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,435$7,685$2,735$3,435$8,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,300-7,141-2,565-3,221-7,7000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152006
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in98.7 in
Length190.7 in161.1 in
Width72.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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