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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: $19,990

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,954

Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5LEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,915 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $17,040 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Satellite radio 375        
Sunroof 1,000        
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Satellite radio 331        
Sunroof 883        
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 1,375 2,950 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 1,214 2,635 2,635 2,635 0
Destination 700 750 750 750 750
Total Price $19,990 $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $26,450
Total Invoice $18,954 $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $24,770

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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: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $200
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5LEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$19,990$26,900$28,800$30,200$26,450
Adjustments for Features0-6,340-6,340-6,965-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$20,560$22,460$23,235$24,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675$3,705
Total Invoice$18,954$25,060$26,840$28,145$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-5,906-5,909-6,491-2,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,954$19,154$20,931$21,654$22,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,777$2,500$3,570

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelNew BeetleOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2.5LEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive, small $5$5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$1,740$8,080$8,080$8,705$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,340$6,340$6,965$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,906-5,909-6,491-2,046

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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