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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: $20,028

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $6,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSXSX LimitedSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,440 $26,855 $36,090 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $23,755 $25,023 $33,481 $16,381 $19,538
iPod integration       199 199
Heated front seats       225  
Rear spoiler       479 479
Sunroof       1,000  
iPod integration       176 176
Heated front seats       199  
Rear spoiler       310 310
Sunroof       883  
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,568 486
Destination 895 895 895 650 650
Total Price $26,335 $27,750 $36,985 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $24,650 $25,918 $34,376 $18,599 $20,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,699
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSXSX LimitedSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,335$27,750$36,985$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,650-4,725-12,9750-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,685$23,025$24,010$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,340$2,325$0$575
Total Invoice$24,650$25,918$34,376$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,352-4,413-12,0600-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,298$21,505$22,316$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,207$2,018$0$892

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimEXSXSX LimitedSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
5-speed manual   $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250 $250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 $125  
Sunshades, second row $125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio  $50  
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
Navigation system  $600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information  $25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  
Wireless charging station  $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,865$6,940$15,190$2,215$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$4,725$12,975$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,352-4,413-12,0600-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172008
ModelOptimaNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in98.7 in
Length191.1 in161.1 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.927.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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