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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: $3,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,479

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5   
Difference: $3,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720152015201520152015
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5EXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,490 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $15,466 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Package 2 1,800          
Package 1 1,620          
iPod integration 199          
Alloy wheels 690          
Satellite radio 375          
Technology Package     2,350      
Package 2 1,671          
Package 1 1,554          
iPod integration 176          
Alloy wheels 641          
Satellite radio 331          
Technology Package     2,185      
Options (change) 4,684 0 2,350 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,373 0 2,185 0 0 0
Destination 640 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $21,814 $25,015 $35,325 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325
Total Invoice $20,479 $23,626 $32,825 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $894
Model Year200720152015201520152015
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5EXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,814$25,015$35,325$26,615$28,525$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-7,635-2,685-3,385-8,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,814$22,630$27,690$23,930$25,140$28,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,060$1,300$2,510$5,510
Total Invoice$20,479$23,626$32,825$24,958$26,745$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,253-7,095-2,518-3,174-7,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$21,373$25,730$22,440$23,571$26,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,357$1,067$2,198$4,939

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720152015201520152015
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5EXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50  $50
iPod integration$100     
Navigation system  $600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,440$4,825$10,075$5,125$5,825$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,385$7,635$2,685$3,385$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,253-7,095-2,518-3,174-7,653

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072015
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in110.0 in
Length161.1 in190.7 in
Width67.9 in72.1 in
Height59.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,885 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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