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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $431

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,168

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $19,100
Base Invoice $15,466 $17,605
Package 1 1,620  
Package 2 1,800  
CD changer, remote 499 375
Alloy wheels 690  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Package 1 1,554  
Package 2 1,671  
CD changer, remote 340 288
Alloy wheels 641  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 5,684 3,555
Options (change) 5,279 2,973
Destination 640 590
Total Price $22,814 $23,245
Total Invoice $21,385 $21,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62
Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,814$23,245
Adjustments for Features-1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,649$23,245
Total Invoice$21,385$21,168
Adjustments for Features-1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,230$21,168

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1550

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072006
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in106.3 in
Length161.1 in185.8 in
Width67.9 in71.5 in
Height59.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5

Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested90081%
Total Not Requested21519%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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