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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: $20,440

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020202010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,890 $27,190 $29,310 $36,090 $32,190 $18,690
Floor mats 135          
Panoramic sunroof 1,000          
Premium Package   2,300        
Sunroof           1,000
Floor mats 108          
Panoramic sunroof 932          
Premium Package   2,088        
Sunroof           883
Options (change) 1,135 2,300 0 0 0 1,000
Options (change) 1,040 2,088 0 0 0 883
Destination 965 965 965 965 965 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $26,990 $30,455 $30,275 $32,136 $33,155 $20,440

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,668
Model Year202020202020202020202010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4178hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4150hp I5
TransmissionT6S7T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,990$30,455$30,275$32,136$33,155$20,440
Adjustments for Features-4,435-7,375-5,560-5,410-9,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,555$23,080$24,715$26,726$24,080$20,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,160$4,171$1,525$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year202020202020202020202010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaNew Beetle
TrimSEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX2.5L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200    
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$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
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $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
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 
Sunroof     $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$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$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
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$6,700$9,640$7,825$7,675$11,340$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$7,375$5,560$5,410$9,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-329-739-177666-2640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20202010
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 mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

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