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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: $31,890

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,646

Volkswagen Beetle GSR   
Difference: $779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimSXSX LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $23,995 $28,795
SX Base Package 3,085      
Launch Edition 2,900      
6-speed automated manual     1,100 1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,300  
SX Base Package 2,842      
Launch Edition 2,665      
6-speed automated manual     1,056 1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package     5,088  
Options (change) 5,985 0 6,400 1,100
Options (change) 5,507 0 6,144 1,056
Destination 895 895 820 795
Total Price $33,735 $36,985 $32,215 $31,890
Total Invoice $31,425 $34,376 $30,959 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,364
Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimSXSX LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$33,735$36,985$32,215$31,890
Adjustments for Features-4,705-7,4800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,030$29,505$32,215$31,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$575$0
Total Invoice$31,425$34,376$30,959$30,646
Adjustments for Features-4,383-6,9520-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,042$27,424$30,959$30,406
Cost Above Minimum$0$382$553$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2017201720142014
ModelOptimaOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimSXSX LimitedR-LineGSR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$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 warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$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$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$9,040$11,815$4,335$4,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$7,480$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,383-6,9520-240

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20172014
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
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested160062%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested1505%
Total Not Requested310095%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested340074%
Total Not Requested122526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle GSR

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

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