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Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,745

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,590

Kia Spectra5 SX   
Difference: $8,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelSpectra5BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $15,995 $25,975 $23,995 $32,550
Base Invoice $14,955 $24,937 $23,035 $31,249
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Sunroof 700      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   130 130 130
Technology Package     1,695  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360      
Sunroof 625      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100 100 100
Technology Package     1,458  
Options (change) 1,100 130 1,825 130
Options (change) 985 100 1,558 100
Destination 650 820 820 820
Total Price $17,745 $26,925 $26,640 $33,500
Total Invoice $16,590 $25,857 $25,413 $32,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra5 SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,995
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelSpectra5BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$17,745$26,925$26,640$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-5,490-4,640-7,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,745$21,435$22,000$25,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$565$4,325
Total Invoice$16,590$25,857$25,413$32,169
Adjustments for Features0-5,272-4,426-7,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,590$20,585$20,987$24,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402$4,152

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelSpectra5BeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimSX1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system $600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge   $75
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75  $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$6,540$5,690$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,490$4,640$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,272-4,426-7,432

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra5 vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelSpectra5Beetle
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.8 in100.0 in
Length171.3 in168.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,845 lb.3,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.8 ft329.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested92551%

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