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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: $24,335

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,329

Volkswagen Beetle Coast   
Difference: $3,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEXCoastSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,600 $23,120 $24,020
Base Invoice $23,902 $22,194 $23,058
Premium Package 2,300    
Floor mats   235 235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130
Premium Package 2,088    
Floor mats   185 185
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100
Options (change) 2,300 365 365
Options (change) 2,088 285 285
Destination 895 850 850
Total Price $28,795 $24,335 $25,235
Total Invoice $26,885 $23,329 $24,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle Coast
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $344
Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEXCoastSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,795$24,335$25,235
Adjustments for Features-3,4400-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,355$24,335$24,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325
Total Invoice$26,885$23,329$24,193
Adjustments for Features-3,2120-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,673$23,329$23,642
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$313

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201820182018
ModelOptimaBeetleBeetle
TrimEXCoastSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900  
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,775$3,335$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2120-551

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,219 lb.3,012 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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Coast

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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