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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: $21,330

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $9,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,190 $29,310 $36,090 $32,190 $17,180
Premium Package 2,300        
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350 350  
Package 1         1,390
Package 2         1,755
Satellite radio         375
Premium Package 2,088        
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291 291  
Package 1         1,291
Package 2         1,629
Satellite radio         331
Options (change) 2,650 350 350 350 3,520
Options (change) 2,379 291 291 291 3,251
Destination 965 965 965 965 630
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $30,805 $30,625 $32,486 $33,505 $21,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 / TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,162
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine178hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionS7T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,805$30,625$32,486$33,505$21,330
Adjustments for Features-6,150-4,635-4,335-7,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,655$25,990$28,151$25,880$21,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,496$1,225$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX2.5 / TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows$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 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$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
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD player    $125
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$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$8,365$6,850$6,550$9,840$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,150$4,635$4,335$7,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-668-190489-2860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20202006
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 Weight3,231 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 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 New Beetle 2.5 / TDI

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

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