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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: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $4,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $17,915
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $17,040
Technology Package   2,350        
Satellite radio           375
Sunroof           1,000
Technology Package   2,185        
Satellite radio           331
Sunroof           883
Options (change) 0 2,350 0 0 0 1,375
Options (change) 0 2,185 0 0 0 1,214
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 700
Total Price $25,015 $35,325 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325 $19,990
Total Invoice $23,626 $32,825 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965 $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: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,121
Model Year201520152015201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5L
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)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,015$35,325$26,615$28,525$36,325$19,990
Adjustments for Features-3,760-9,010-4,135-4,835-10,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,255$26,315$22,480$23,690$25,940$19,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,060$1,225$2,435$4,685$0
Total Invoice$23,626$32,825$24,958$26,745$33,965$18,954
Adjustments for Features-3,551-8,372-3,878-4,533-9,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,075$24,453$21,080$22,212$24,255$18,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$1,005$2,137$4,180$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201520152015201520152009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2.5L
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Temporary spare tire     $150
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
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 door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
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 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,075$11,325$6,450$7,150$12,700$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$9,010$4,135$4,835$10,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,551-8,372-3,878-4,533-9,7100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20152009
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%

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