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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: $22,889

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $746

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,552

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $20,690
Base Invoice $15,466 $19,255
Package 2 1,800  
Package 1 1,620  
iPod integration 199  
Satellite radio 375  
Alloy wheels 690  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Package 2 1,671  
Package 1 1,554  
iPod integration 176  
Satellite radio 331  
Alloy wheels 641  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 5,759 2,270
Options (change) 5,446 2,025
Destination 640 675
Total Price $22,889 $23,635
Total Invoice $21,552 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,289
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,487
Model Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$22,889$23,635
Adjustments for Features0-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,889$21,600
Total Invoice$21,552$21,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,552$20,065

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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$1,690$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,890

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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 Year20072009
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in107.1 in
Length161.1 in189.0 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height59.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.2 ft315.0 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 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%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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