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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: $20,715

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $1,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,722

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,040 $17,605
Sunroof 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Sunroof 883  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,099  
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 2,100 2,180
Options (change) 1,982 1,795
Destination 700 590
Total Price $20,715 $21,870
Total Invoice $19,722 $19,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $236
Model Year20092006
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$20,715$21,870
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,715$21,835
Total Invoice$19,722$19,990
Adjustments for Features0-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,722$19,958

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelNew BeetleOptima
Trim2.5LEX
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,540$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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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