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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: $33,370

Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL   
Difference: $855

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $34

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $31,450
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $30,193
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 5,700 0 1,100
Options (change) 5,290 0 1,056
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $33,370
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,014
Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4274hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,225$36,325$33,370
Adjustments for Features-2,115-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,110$32,860$33,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$32,069
Adjustments for Features-1,980-3,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,055$30,725$32,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201520152016
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $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 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear$250$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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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 
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 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,025$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,980-3,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in100.0 in
Length190.7 in168.4 in
Width72.1 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested52516%
Total Not Requested275084%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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