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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: $5,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,599

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $5,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,500 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $17,475 $20,525
Base Invoice $22,652 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $16,381 $19,538
Floor mats 135            
Panoramic sunroof 1,000            
Premium Package   2,300          
iPod integration           199 199
Heated front seats           225  
Rear spoiler           479 479
Sunroof           1,000  
Floor mats 108            
Panoramic sunroof 932            
Premium Package   2,088          
iPod integration           176 176
Heated front seats           199  
Rear spoiler           310 310
Sunroof           883  
Options (change) 1,135 2,300 0 0 0 1,903 678
Options (change) 1,040 2,088 0 0 0 1,568 486
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0 0
Total Price $25,530 $28,795 $31,885 $31,186 $31,395 $20,028 $21,853
Total Invoice $24,587 $26,885 $29,647 $28,719 $29,275 $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: $1,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,587
Model Year2018201820182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,530$28,795$31,885$31,186$31,395$20,028$21,853
Adjustments for Features-4,335-7,175-5,460-5,310-8,9750-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$21,620$26,425$25,876$22,420$20,028$20,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$5,230$4,681$1,225$0$575
Total Invoice$24,587$26,885$29,647$28,719$29,275$18,599$20,674
Adjustments for Features-4,175-6,699-5,077-4,890-8,3690-1,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,412$20,186$24,570$23,829$20,906$18,599$19,491
Cost Above Minimum$226$0$4,384$3,643$720$0$892

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018201820082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 $1100
5-speed manual     $0 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat $40  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0   
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit  $0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  $1200  
Rear spoiler$200   $200$200$200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD player     $125$125
HD radio  $50$50   
iPod integration     $100$100
MP3-compatible player     $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250   
Traffic information  $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100   
Fog lights$125   $125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25   
LED headlights    $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50 $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100  
Total Value of Features$6,900$9,740$8,025$7,875$11,540$2,565$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$7,175$5,460$5,310$8,975$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,175-6,699-5,077-4,890-8,3690-1,183

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20182008
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
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 mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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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