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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: $21,814

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5EXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $15,466 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Package 2 1,800      
Package 1 1,620      
iPod integration 199      
Satellite radio 375      
Alloy wheels 690      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Package 2 1,671      
Package 1 1,554      
iPod integration 176      
Satellite radio 331      
Alloy wheels 641      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 4,684 2,250 2,150 5,000
Options (change) 4,373 2,010 1,920 4,465
Destination 640 750 750 750
Total Price $21,814 $25,700 $27,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $20,479 $23,970 $25,750 $29,975

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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: $724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $809
Model Year2007201120112011
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5EXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$21,814$25,700$27,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,610-4,610-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,814$21,090$22,990$25,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$4,825
Total Invoice$20,479$23,970$25,750$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,300-4,301-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$19,670$21,449$24,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$4,417

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2007201120112011
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5EXEX TurboHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration$100   
Navigation system   $600
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,665$6,275$6,275$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610$4,610$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,300-4,301-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072011
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in110.0 in
Length161.1 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height59.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.4 ft3

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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?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested135023%
Total Not Requested450077%

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