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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: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSXSX LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $31,450
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $30,193
6-speed automated manual     1,100
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 0 0 1,100
Options (change) 0 0 1,056
Destination 850 850 820
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $33,370
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,287
Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSXSX LimitedR-Line SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,790$36,890$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$31,940$33,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-67
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,715$29,685$32,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetle
TrimSXSX LimitedR-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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,865$9,815$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$70
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,600-67

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20162016
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in100.0 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,104 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.929.9 ft3

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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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