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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: $6,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,158

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $5,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,150 $27,700 $35,500 $24,020
Base Invoice $29,815 $25,920 $33,140 $23,058
Technology Package 2,350 2,400    
Premium Package   3,300   2,500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       130
Technology Package 2,185 2,230    
Premium Package   3,060   2,150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       100
Options (change) 2,350 5,700 0 2,630
Options (change) 2,185 5,290 0 2,250
Destination 825 825 825 850
Total Price $35,325 $34,225 $36,325 $27,500
Total Invoice $32,825 $32,035 $33,965 $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: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,078
Model Year2015201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,325$34,225$36,325$27,500
Adjustments for Features-2,965-2,990-4,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,360$31,235$31,985$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,825$32,035$33,965$26,158
Adjustments for Features-2,755-2,799-4,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,070$29,236$29,907$26,158
Cost Above Minimum$834$0$671$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2015201520152018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Mirrorlink support   $0
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
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 
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
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,525$7,550$8,900$4,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$2,990$4,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,755-2,799-4,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,238 lb.3,013 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

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, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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