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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $1,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,190 $23,695
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,600
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package   5,376
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Options (change) 0 6,700
Options (change) 0 6,432
Destination 965 795
Total Price $33,155 $31,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,117
Model Year20202013
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,155$31,190
Adjustments for Features-3,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,450$31,190

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20202013
ModelOptimaBeetle
TrimSXTurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,240$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1080

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20202013
ModelOptimaBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in99.9 in
Length191.1 in168.4 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.3,089 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
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
235/40HR19 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested295061%
Total Not Requested187539%

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